In Sweden,there Is a Very Strong Correlation Between the Number

question 71

Multiple Choice

In Sweden,there is a very strong correlation between the number of storks and the number of babies born.However,both of these variables are associated with region (rural vs.urban) .This illustrates

• A)that the number of storks is causally related to the number of babies born.
• B)that the number of babies born precedes the number of storks in time.
• C)that there is no causal relationship between the number of storks and the number of babies.
• D)that storks really do bring babies.
• E)that the relationship between the numbers of storks and the numbers of babies is non-spurious.

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