What does a positive linear relationship between x and y in a simple regression imply?
A) Increases in the independent variable are usually accompanied by increases in the regressor
B) The relationship between x and y cannot be explained by a straight line
C) Decreases in the independent variable is usually accompanied by increases in the regressors
D) Increases in the regressor are usually accompanied by increases in the dependent variable

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A positive linear relationship implies that as the independent variable (regressor) increases, the dependent variable also increases. This is accurately described in option D.

What Does a Positive Linear Relationship Between X and Y