A Direct Relationship Between Two Variables in Which an Increase

question 22

Multiple Choice

A direct relationship between two variables in which an increase in one is related to an increase in the other,and a decrease in one is related to a decrease in the other is

• A)a positive correlation.
• B)a negative correlation.
• C)a correlation coefficient.
• D)positive reliability.

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