A Statement Is Made About Correlation

question 157

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.
-In Angela's class, the taller students got lower scores on the test.

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

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