A Statement Is Made About Correlation

question 149

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.
-When gasoline prices fall, the number of cars on the freeways increases.

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

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Definitions:

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