A large sample of data is collected in order to study the relationship between the two variables X and Y to investigate whether X can be used to predict the value of Y. It is found that r = -.75. Which one of the following statements is true?

A- X and Y are perfectly linear correlated and Y increases as X increases.

B- X and Y are perfectly linear correlated and Y decreases as X increases.

C- X and Y are moderately linear correlated and Y increases as X increases.

D- X and Y are moderately linear correlated and Y decreases as X increases.