Which Pair of Variables Below Are Probably Correlated, but the Correlation

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which pair of variables below are probably correlated, but the correlation is not a linear one?

• A) age and earned income for ages 16 to 90.
• B) automobile weight and gasoline mileage
• C) earned income and monthly house payment
• D) alcohol consumption and severity of marital problems

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