An Investigator Conducted a Study to Find the Relationship Between

question 11

Essay

An investigator conducted a study to find the relationship between the number of decayed, missing, or filled teeth (DMFT) and sugar consumption. The investigator produced an estimate for the correlation coefficient and provided the following statement: "The correlation between DMFT and sugar consumption is 0.7. There is a strong correlation between DMFT and sugar consumption. Therefore, it is recommended that patients be advised to reduce sugar consumption to prevent tooth decay." What is missing from this investigator's analysis?

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