'modest positive association' is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it when describing a situation in which two things are connected in a small but positive way. For example, "Recent research shows a modest positive association between time spent outdoors and mental health."
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The study basically showed a modest, positive association between butter intake as an isolated variable and all-cause mortality; and a modest, negative association with diabetes.
Systolic and diastolic BP showed modest, positive association with POAG.
Most observational studies of height and breast cancer risk suggest a modest positive association [ 23- 26].
They reported a modest positive association between left 2D : 4D and breast cancer risk.
We have reported a modest positive association between T2D and colorectal cancer (Seow et al, 2006).
Other cardiovascular conditions were either not associated with hospitalisation, or showed modest positive associations with admission; the most marked effects were for stroke (OR for unplanned admission 1.81, 95% CI 1.65-1.99).
We did not observe consistent associations between any ABR measures and breast cancer mortality.The findings suggest modest positive associations between urbanization and residential area socioeconomic environment and breast cancer incidence.
For men, modest positive associations were suggested in the lowest groups of age.
Recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses suggest modest positive associations between ambient air pollution and cardiorespiratory and metabolic diseases.
The findings suggest modest positive associations between urbanization and residential area socioeconomic environment and breast cancer incidence.
