If a researcher finds that the number of positive statements parents say to their children is positively correlated with the children's self-esteem, the researcher could correctly conclude that
A) more negative parental feedback causes low self-esteem in children.
B) more positive parental feedback causes high self-esteem in children.
C) more positive parental feedback is related to low self-esteem in children.
D) more positive parental feedback is related to high self-esteem in children.

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The researcher found a positive correlation between the number of positive statements parents say to their children and the children's self-esteem. This means that as the number of positive statements increase, so does the level of self-esteem in children. Therefore, the best conclusion is that more positive parental feedback is related to high self-esteem in children (option D).

If a Researcher Finds That the Number of Positive Statements