Question

A relationship between an increase in one variable causes an increase in the other variable is known as

• A. Negative Correlation
• B. Positive Correlation
• C. Inverse Correlation
• D. Independent

Hint:

If both variables move in the same direction, the correlation is positive.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Correlation shows the relationship between two variables. It tells whether both variables move in the same direction or opposite direction.

Step 1: Understand positive correlation.
If one variable increases and the other variable also increases, the relationship is called positive correlation. \[ X \uparrow \Rightarrow Y \uparrow \]

Step 2: Understand negative correlation.
If one variable increases and the other decreases, the relationship is called negative correlation. \[ X \uparrow \Rightarrow Y \downarrow \]

Step 3: Apply the condition.
The question says increase in one variable causes increase in another variable. Therefore, the relationship is: \[ \text{Positive correlation} \] \[ \therefore \text{Correct Answer is (B)} \]