When two variables are related in such a way that when one increases, so does…
2023
When two variables are related in such a way that when one increases, so does the other, you can conclude that:
- A.
There is no problem with directionality.
- B.
The two variables are positively associated.
- C.
There are no latent variables affecting the relationship.
- D.
There is a third variable responsible for the causation between them.
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Correct answer: B
When two variables increase together, they exhibit a positive association. This describes the direction of their relationship without implying causation or the presence of confounding variables.