A researcher counts the number of positive statements parents say to their children while reading their report cards and also rates the children's self-esteem.If the two measures are positively correlated, the researcher could correctly conclude that:

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The positive correlation between the number of positive statements parents say to their children and the children's self-esteem indicates that there is a relationship between the two variables. Since self-esteem is being rated as high when parents give positive feedback, it can be concluded that positive parental feedback is related to high self-esteem in children.

A Researcher Counts the Number of Positive Statements Parents Say