If a Researcher Finds That the Number of Positive Statements

question 96

Multiple Choice

If a researcher finds that the number of positive statements parents say to their children is positively correlated with the children's self-esteem, the researcher could correctly conclude that

• A) more negative parental feedback causes low self-esteem in children.
• B) more positive parental feedback causes high self-esteem in children.
• C) more positive parental feedback is related to low self-esteem in children.
• D) more positive parental feedback is related to high self-esteem in children.

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