If Two Variables, X and Y, Have a Strong Linear

question 96

Multiple Choice

If two variables, x and y, have a strong linear relationship, then

• A)there may or may not be any causal relationship between x and y
• B)x causes y to happen
• C)y causes x to happen
• D)None of these answers is correct.

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