SAT Math· difficulty 4/5
A study reports that towns with more libraries have higher average incomes. Which conclusion is most justified?
There is no relationship.
Higher income causes more libraries.
Building more libraries increases income.
There is a positive correlation, but causation is not established.
Explanation
Correlation does not imply causation. A third factor (e.g., town size or wealth) likely influences both.
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