Which of the Following Paired Variables Might Indicate a Correlation

question 136

Multiple Choice

Which of the following paired variables might indicate a correlation but NOT causation?

• A) advertising expenditures and sales
• B) snowfall amounts and stock market performance
• C) age and health care expenditures
• D) grade point average and future income

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