In examining two variables, we find that as one variable changes, the other changes. These variables are said to be
A) significantly related.
B) statistics.
C) independent.
D) casually related.
E) correlated.

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The term "correlated" describes a relationship between two variables in which they are related and change together. This is the best choice because the other options do not accurately describe this relationship. "Significantly related" implies a statistical significance test has been conducted, which is not mentioned in the question. "Statistics" is a field of study and not a characteristic of variables. "Independent" means that the variables have no relationship, which contradicts the information given. "Causally related" suggests that one variable directly causes the other, but the question only states that they change together, without specifying causation.

In Examining Two Variables, We Find That as One Variable