Sammy is examining a set of data he collected on the number of times a person is arrested and the severity of the sentence imposed if the person is found guilty. It appears that every increase in the number of arrests results in an increase in the severity of the sentence. In view of this, which statement best describes Sammy's efforts?

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Sammy is examining the relationship between two variables, the number of arrests and the severity of the sentence imposed. This is a correlation exercise, and he is likely trying to determine if there is a positive correlation (as he suspects) between the two variables. He is not developing a null hypothesis, conducting an experiment, or calculating the standard deviation of criminal behavior.

Sammy Is Examining a Set of Data He Collected on the Number