Correlation

AP Statistics· difficulty 3/5

Strong correlation between two variables in observational data

A
$Means r = 1$
B
$Does not prove causation; lurking variables possible$
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C
$Implies a randomized experiment$
D
$Proves one causes the other$

Explanation

Causation requires controlled experiments; correlation alone is not sufficient.

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