If a Positive Relationship Between the Amount of Candy Consumed

question 68

Multiple Choice

If a positive relationship between the amount of candy consumed and the amount of weight gained in a month exists,what should the results be like?

• A) The more candy consumed,the less weight that is gained
• B) The more candy consumed,the more weight that is gained
• C) The less candy consumed,the more weight that is gained
• D) Amount of candy consumed has no effect on the weight that is gained

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