If there is a positive relationship between two variables,
A)the slope of the line graphing the relationship will be negative.
B)the graph of the relationship will be downward sloping.
C)the graph of the relationship will be upward sloping.
D)Both answers A and C are correct.
E)Both answers B and C are correct.

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A positive relationship between two variables means that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases. Therefore, the graph of the relationship will be upward sloping. Answer A is incorrect because a negative slope would indicate a negative relationship between the variables. Answer B is incorrect because a downward sloping graph would also indicate a negative relationship between the variables. Answer D is incorrect because only answer C correctly describes a positive relationship. Answer E is incorrect because an upward sloping graph is the only correct description of a positive relationship.

If There Is a Positive Relationship Between Two Variables