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.
-Towns with a lot of churches had a lot of homicides last year. Towns with fewer churches had fewer homicides.
A)Positive correlation; direct cause
B)Negative correlation; common underlying cause
C)Positive correlation; common underlying cause
D)Positive correlation; coincidence

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement indicates a positive correlation because both the number of churches and homicides increase together. It's most likely due to a common underlying cause, such as population size, rather than churches directly causing homicides.

A Statement Is Made About Correlation