In a correlational study, when one variable increases as a second variable increases, there is a _______ correlation between them.
A) random
B) positive
C) complementary
D) negative

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A positive correlation exists when both variables increase or decrease together. A random correlation implies that there is no relationship between the variables, and a negative correlation exists when one variable decreases as the other increases. A complementary correlation implies that as one variable increases, the other decreases, and vice versa.

In a Correlational Study, When One Variable Increases as a Second