A significant positive correlation is found between variables x and y. Which of the following may be safely inferred?
A) x causes y
B) y causes x
C) as x increases, y increases
D) as x increases, y decreases

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A significant positive correlation between two variables indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases. However, correlation does not imply causation, so choices A and B cannot be inferred. Choice D is not applicable to a positive correlation. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

A Significant Positive Correlation Is Found Between Variables X and Y