A positive correlation reflects a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables, while a negative correlation indicates the absence of a cause-and-effect relationship between the variables.

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A correlation, whether positive or negative, does not necessarily indicate a cause-and-effect relationship between variables. Correlation only measures the strength and direction of the relationship between variables.

A Positive Correlation Reflects a Cause-And-Effect Relationship Between Two Variables