Multiple Choice
Which of the following observations is an example of a positive correlation?
A) When women gain less weight than average during pregnancy,the birthweights of their babies tend to be lower than average.
B) When a group of children increases their physical activity levels,the percentage of the children who contract cold infections decreases.
C) When a population's intake of green tea increases,the percentage of lung cancer cases in that population decreases.
D) When members of a population consume fewer fruits and vegetables,their risk of high blood pressure increases.
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