Which of the following describes a strong statistical correlation?
A)The value of one measurement variable is always equal to the square of the value of another measurement variable.
B)One measurement variable has a cause and effect relationship with another measurement variable.
C)Two measurement variables have a strong linear relationship.
D)All of the above.

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A strong statistical correlation is indicated by two measurement variables having a strong linear relationship, meaning that as one variable increases or decreases, the other variable follows suit in a predictable way. Option A describes a specific mathematical relationship that may or may not be present, and option B describes causation, which is a stronger relationship than correlation.

Which of the Following Describes a Strong Statistical Correlation