A News Network Stated That a Study Had Found a Positive

question 37

Multiple Choice

A news network stated that a study had found a positive correlation between the number of children a worker has and his or her earnings last year. You may conclude that:

• A)people should have more children so they can get better jobs.
• B)the data are erroneous because the correlation should be negative.
• C)causation is in serious doubt.
• D)statisticians have small families.

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