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Examples of Positive Correlation
Real-world examples of positive correlations include the relationship between ice cream and crime rates, which both increase when temperatures are warmer. Other examples are the relationship between an individual’s height and weight, and the relationship between a person’s age and the number of wrinkles they have.
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