A Statement Is Made About Correlation

question 114

Multiple Choice

A statement is made about correlation. State whether the correlation is positive or negative and whether the correlation ismost likely due to coincidence, a common underlying cause, or a direct cause.
-As Thomas's income rose over the last 20 years so has his stress level.

• A)Positive correlation; direct cause
• B)Negative correlation; common underlying cause
• C)Positive correlation; common underlying cause
• D)Positive correlation; coincidence

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