If a Researcher Finds That the Number of Positive Statements

Multiple Choice

If a researcher finds that the number of positive statements parents say to their children is positively correlated with the children's self-esteem, the researcher could correctly conclude that

A) more negative parental feedback causes low self-esteem in children.
B) more positive parental feedback causes high self-esteem in children.
C) more positive parental feedback is related to low self-esteem in children.
D) more positive parental feedback is related to high self-esteem in children.