If a High Positive Correlation Was Found Between the Number

question 43

Multiple Choice

If a high positive correlation was found between the number of churches in a city and the number of murders, the most likely explanation would be that:

• A) more churches are needed in a city with a lot of murders.
• B) increasing the number of churches in a city will also increase the number of criminals.
• C) the number of churches and the number of murders in a city are both being influenced by a third unspecified variable.
• D) criminals prefer to live in places where there are a lot of churches.

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