A Significant Positive Correlation Is Found Between Variables X and Y

question 57

Multiple Choice

A significant positive correlation is found between variables x and y. Which of the following may be safely inferred?

• A) x causes y
• B) y causes x
• C) as x increases, y increases
• D) as x increases, y decreases

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