If we say that two variables are directly related, this means that:

A. the relationship between the two is purely random.
B. an increase in one variable is associated with a decrease in the other variable.
C. an increase in one variable is associated with an increase in the other variable.
D. the two graph as a downsloping line.


Answer: C

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