A Study on Dating Relationships Found That the Number of Text

question 28

Multiple Choice

A study on dating relationships found that the number of text messages sent between dating partners increased with the number of miles they lived apart. This finding is a:

• A) positive correlation.
• B) negative correlation.
• C) nonsignificant result.
• D) causal relationship.

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