A researcher found that the more hours that college students spend in the library, the higher their grades. This represents

A) a fact of life for college students.
B) a negative correlation.
C) a positive correlation.
D) a case study.

Positive Correlation

A relationship between two variables in which both variables move in the same direction, meaning that as one variable increases, the other one also increases, or as one decreases, the other does as well.

College Students

College students are individuals enrolled in a college or university to pursue a degree or certificate in higher education.

Library

A collection of materials such as books, periodicals, and digital resources, organized for use, and maintained by a public body, institution, or private individual.