If the correlation coefficient between two quantitative variables is positive, what conclusion can we draw?
A) High values on the first variable are associated with high values on the second variable.
B) Low values on the first variable are associated with low values on the second variable.
C) High values on the first variable are associated with low values on the second variable.
D) Both A and B are correct.

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A positive correlation coefficient indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to increase as well. This means both high values on the first variable are associated with high values on the second variable, and low values on the first are associated with low values on the second.

If the Correlation Coefficient Between Two Quantitative Variables Is Positive