In the context of correlational design, _____ correlations indicate that, as scores on one variable increase, scores on the second variable also increase.
A) positive
B) negative
C) indirect
D) inverse

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Positive correlations indicate a direct relationship between two variables, meaning that as scores on one variable increase, scores on the second variable also increase. This is the opposite of negative correlations where as scores on one variable increase, scores on the second variable decrease. Indirect and inverse are not terms commonly used in describing correlations.

In the Context of Correlational Design, _____ Correlations Indicate That