The Results of a Study Find a Positive Correlation Between

question 109

Multiple Choice

The results of a study find a positive correlation between gum chewing and life expectancy.Which statement would be a statistically appropriate response to the results of the study?

• A) You purchase a lifetime supply of gum because chewing gum is good for your health.
• B) You bemoan the possibility of living so long that you will have to chew lots of gum.
• C) You become curious about what third variables might cause both increases in gum chewing and increases in life expectancy.
• D) You tell all your friends and family members to chew gum because it is good for their health.

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Definitions:

Avoid the Risk

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