If two variables are related so that increasing values of one variable are associated with increasing values of the other, then there is a (or ) relationship between the variables.
A)positive; direct
B)positive; inverse
C)negative; direct
D)negative; inverse

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When increasing values of one variable are associated with increasing values of the other variable, it is a positive relationship. Additionally, when the relationship is in the same direction (increases in both variables or decreases in both variables), it is a direct relationship. Therefore, the correct choice is A: positive; direct.

If Two Variables Are Related So That Increasing Values of One