Two Sets of Observations Assessing Height and Weight Are Compared

question 263

Multiple Choice

Two sets of observations assessing height and weight are compared. Which of the following is the most likely outcome?

• A) The two variables will be uncorrelated.
• B) The first variable causes the second variable.
• C) The two variables will be positively correlated.
• D) The two variables will be negatively correlated.

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