A _____ correlation coefficient indicates that as one variable increases, the other tends to increase, and a _____ correlation coefficient indicates that as one variable increases, the other tends to decrease.

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A positive correlation coefficient indicates that as one variable increases, the other tends to increase, while a negative correlation coefficient indicates that as one variable increases, the other tends to decrease. Therefore, choice D is correct.

A _____ Correlation Coefficient Indicates That as One Variable Increases