High scores on variable X are associated with high scores on variable Y,and low scores on variable X are associated with low scores on variable Y.Hence,the correlation between variables X and Y will be
A) negative.
B) positive.
C) zero.
D) spurious.

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The given scenario describes a positive correlation between variables X and Y, meaning that as scores on X increase, scores on Y also tend to increase. Similarly, as scores on X decrease, scores on Y tend to decrease. Therefore, the best choice is B, positive.

High Scores on Variable X Are Associated with High Scores