A Study Shows That the Amount of Chocolate Consumed in Canada

question 60

Multiple Choice

A study shows that the amount of chocolate consumed in Canada and the number of automobile accidents is positively related.Find the lurking variable,if there is one.

• A)Vacation
• B)Speed
• C)Children
• D)Population growth
• E)No lurking variable

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