Professor Williams Is Investigating Loneliness

Multiple Choice

Professor Williams is investigating loneliness. Participants inthe study complete the UCLA Loneliness Scale to measure theirlevel of loneliness. They also answer questions on a surveyabout many aspects of their personal life. In analyzing the results of her study, Professor Williams finds that as the number of friends increases, the level of loneliness tends to decrease. This represents a _____ correlation.

A) positive
B) negative
C) spurious
D) cause-and-effect