Heavy Sales of Umbrellas During a Rainstorm Is an Example

question 50

Multiple Choice

Heavy sales of umbrellas during a rainstorm is an example of which of the following?

• A) A trend
• B) A causal relationship
• C) A statistical correlation
• D) A coincidence
• E) A fad

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