Given the equation of a regression line is y = 0.00014x + 2.53, determine whether there is a positive linear correlation or a negative linear correlation.
A)positive linear correlation
B)negative linear correlation

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The coefficient of the x term (0.00014) is positive, indicating that as x increases, so does y. This is indicative of a positive linear correlation. The equation of the regression line has a positive slope indicating that as x increases, y also increases. This indicates a positive linear correlation between the two variables.

Given the Equation of a Regression Line Is Y =