Many Researchers Have Concluded There Is a Strong Positive Correlation

question 95

Multiple Choice

Many researchers have concluded there is a strong positive correlation between the number of assaults reported to police and the temperature. What can be concluded from this?

• A) If the temperature is known, then the number of assaults can be predicted.
• B) If the temperature is high, tempers will flare and so cause more people to be aggressive.
• C) When temperatures are high, more people are outdoors and so come into contact with each other more often, resulting in conflict.
• D) As temperatures rise, the number of assaults decreases, because people are staying inside where it is cool.

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