What does the statement "There is a direct relation between x and y" mean?
A) that x and y move in the same direction
B) that x causes y
C) that y causes x
D) that either y causes x or x causes y

Question

What does the statement "There is a direct relation between x and y" mean?  
A) that x and y move in the same direction 
B) that x causes y 
C) that y causes x 
D) that either y causes x or x causes y

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A direct relation between x and y means that when one variable increases, the other also increases, and when one decreases, the other also decreases, indicating they move in the same direction. This statement does not imply causation, only correlation.

What Does the Statement "There Is a Direct Relation Between