Factors a and B Show a Correlation of 0

question 48

Multiple Choice

Factors A and B show a correlation of 0.95.This means that:

• A) B causes A.
• B) A causes B.
• C) either A causes B or B causes A.
• D) nothing; correlation does not mean the factors are actually linked.

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Definitions:

Waste Reduction

The process of minimizing the amount of waste generated by reducing, reusing, and recycling materials.

Economic Growth

A rise in the quantity of goods and services produced in an economy during a specific timeframe, usually assessed by the percentage growth rate of the real gross domestic product (GDP).

Downcycling

refers to the recycling process in which materials are converted into products of lower quality or reduced functionality, unlike upcycling, which enhances the material's quality.

Source Separation

Source separation refers to the practice of separating different types of waste materials at their point of origin for more efficient recycling and waste management.