A statement is made about correlation. State whether the correlation is positive or negative and whether the correlation ismost likely due to coincidence, a common underlying cause, or a direct cause.
-People who drive faster, cover the distance in a shorter time.
A)Positive correlation; direct cause
B)Negative correlation; common underlying cause
C)Positive correlation; common underlying cause
D)Negative correlation; direct cause

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The correlation is negative because as driving speed increases, the time taken to cover a distance decreases. This is a direct cause because driving faster directly results in covering the distance in less time.

A Statement Is Made About Correlation