The findings of a study conducted by a group of researchers prove that with the increase in the consumption of marijuana, the vulnerability of developing mental disorders increases. This is an example of the _____ kind of correlation.
A) positive
B) negative
C) inverse
D) transverse

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A positive correlation is one in which an increase in one variable is associated with an increase in the other variable. In this case, an increase in marijuana consumption is associated with an increase in vulnerability to mental disorders, indicating a positive correlation.

The Findings of a Study Conducted by a Group of Researchers