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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The more miles traveled, the more gas you will need. This is an example of:
A
negatively skewed
B
negative correlation
C
positive correlation
D
positively skewed
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The number of miles driven and the amount of gas used are also positively correlated as when one increases other also increases (except in an unfortunate circumstance of a traffic jam, when you may spend the entire gas on heating or air-conditioning or keeping the engine idle without moving at all.

Detailed explanation-2: -A positive correlation exists when two variables move in the same direction as one another. A basic example of positive correlation is height and weight-taller people tend to be heavier, and vice versa.

Detailed explanation-3: -For example, when two stocks move in the same direction, the correlation coefficient is positive. Conversely, when two stocks move in opposite directions, the correlation coefficient is negative.

Detailed explanation-4: -A positive correlation exists when two variables operate in unison so that when one variable rises or falls, the other does the same. A negative correlation is when two variables move opposite one another so that when one variable rises, the other falls.

Detailed explanation-5: -A positive correlation is a relationship between two variables that move in tandem-that is, in the same direction. A positive correlation exists when one variable decreases as the other variable decreases, or one variable increases while the other increases.

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