State whether there is no correlation, a positive correlation, or a negative correlation between the x and y variables. If there is a correlation, state whether it is most likely due to coincidence, a common underlying cause, or a direct cause.
- For several customers at the local bookstore, the scatter diagram compares the weight of their books (y)and the umber of pages in them(x).
A)Positive correlation; coincidence
B)Positive correlation; direct cause
C)No correlation
D)Negative correlation; common underlying cause

Question

State whether there is no correlation, a positive correlation, or a negative correlation between the x and y variables. If there is a correlation, state whether it is most likely due to coincidence, a common underlying cause, or a direct cause.
- For several customers at the local bookstore, the scatter diagram compares the weight of their books (y)and the umber of pages in them(x).
A)Positive correlation; coincidence 
B)Positive correlation; direct cause 
C)No correlation 
D)Negative correlation; common underlying cause

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The Answer of State whether there is no correlation, a positive correlation, or a negative correlation between the x and y variables. If there is a correlation, state whether it is most likely due to coincidence, a common underlying cause, or a direct cause.
- For several customers at the local bookstore, the scatter diagram compares the weight of their books (y)and the umber of pages in them(x).
A)Positive correlation; coincidence 
B)Positive correlation; direct cause 
C)No correlation 
D)Negative correlation; common underlying cause

State Whether There Is No Correlation, a Positive Correlation, or a Negative