The Scientists, with Enough Data

question 95

Multiple Choice

The scientists, with enough data,

• A) would be able to prove that there is a correlation between butterfly populations and hot springs
• B) would not be able to prove a correlation between the butterfly populations and hot springs, but could disprove it
• C) Would be able to prove or disprove a correlation, depending on the numbers
• D) would not be able to prove or disprove a correlation between the butterfly populations and hot springs
• E) would be able to prove that there is a correlation between the butterfly populations and hot springs, but would not be able to disprove it

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