In the context of correlational research involving two variables, a positive correlation indicates that
A. as the value of one variable increases, one can predict that the value of the other will decrease.
B. little or no relationship exists between the two variables of interest.
C. as the value of one variable increases, one can predict that the value of the other will also increase.
D. of the two variables being studied, one causes the other.
Answer: C
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