Which of the following describes a positive correlation?
A) There is no relationship between the variables.
B) When the value of one variable goes down, the value of the other goes up.
C) When the value of one variable goes up, the value of the other goes up.
D) When the value of one variable goes up, the value of the other variable goes down.

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A positive correlation describes a relationship where both variables increase or decrease together. As one variable increases, the other also increases, and as one variable decreases, the other also decreases. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Which of the Following Describes a Positive Correlation