A mathematical relationship in which increases in one measure are matched by increases in the other (and decreases correspond with decreases)is a
A) zero correlation.
B) variable relationship.
C) positive relationship.
D) negative relationship.

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A positive relationship is when increases in one measure are matched by increases in the other, and decreases correspond with decreases. This means that as one variable increases, so does the other, and as one decreases, so does the other. This is also known as a direct correlation.

A Mathematical Relationship in Which Increases in One Measure Are