Variable X Is Correlated with Variable Y

question 47

Multiple Choice

Variable X is correlated with Variable Y.Which of the following could explain this correlation?

• A)X causes Y.
• B)Y causes X.
• C)A third variable causes or influences both X and Y.
• D)All of the answers are correct.

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