Research results indicate that the more servings of red meat eat from age 15 to 25, the higher their cholesterol scores will be at age 60. This is an example of a ____ relationship between variables.
A) cause-and-effect
B) coincidental
C) positive
D) negative

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The research results indicate that as one variable (servings of red meat) increases, the other variable (cholesterol scores) also increases, indicating a positive relationship. However, this is not necessarily a cause-and-effect relationship as correlation does not always equal causation.

Research Results Indicate That the More Servings of Red Meat