If there is a positive association between two variables,
A)as one variable increases in value,the other also increases.
B)as one variable decreases in value,the other increases.
C)the researcher can be certain of his conclusions.
D)neither variable can decrease.

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A positive association means that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases. It does not necessarily mean that neither variable can decrease or that the researcher can be certain of his conclusions.

If There Is a Positive Association Between Two Variables