Suppose that two​ variables, x and​ y, are negatively associated. does this mean that​ above-average values of x will always be associated with​ below-average values of​ y? explain. choose the correct answer below. a. ​no, because association does not mean that every point fits the trend. the negative association only means that​ above-average values of x are generally associated with​ below-average values of y. b. ​no, because there will always be at least one point that does not fit the trend. c. ​no, because when two​ variables, x and​ y, are negatively​ associated, above-average values of x are associated with​ above-average values of y. d. ​yes, because if one or more​ above-average values of x are associated with​ above-average values of​ y, the variables cannot be negatively associated.