A study found that the size of the police force and the number of churches in towns across the United States are positively associated. This means that:
A) towns with few churches tend to have a small police force.
B) towns with many churches tend to have a large police force.
C) towns with few churches tend to have a large police force.
D) towns with many churches tend to have a small police force.
E) Both "towns with few churches tend to have a small police force" and "towns with many churches tend to have a large police force" are correct.

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A positive association means that as the number of churches increases, the size of the police force also increases, and vice versa, which is accurately described by both A and B.

A Study Found That the Size of the Police Force