A(n) __________ occurs when one variable increases and the other increases as well; a(n) __________ occurs when one variable increases and the other decreases.

A. positive correlation; negative correlation
B. negative correlation; positive correlation
C. additive correlation; subtractive correlation
D. subtractive correlation; additive correlation


Answer: A

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