A Positive Correlation Between Variables X and Y Implies

question 31

Multiple Choice

A positive correlation between variables X and Y implies:

• A)high scores on X are associated with high scores on Y.
• B)high scores on X are associated with low scores on Y.
• C)low scores on X are associated with high scores on Y.
• D)the variables X and Y are not strongly related.

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