Which example illustrates a positive correlation?
A) Salary level increases as educational level decreases.
B) Salary level decreases as educational level decreases.
C) Educational level decreases as salary level increases.
D) Educational level stays the same as salary level increases.

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A positive correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases. In this case, as the educational level decreases, the salary level also decreases, indicating a positive correlation between the two variables. Choice A shows a negative correlation, while Choices C and D show no correlation or an unclear correlation between the two variables.

Which Example Illustrates a Positive Correlation