If there is a strong correlation between variables A and B, what is the most likely explanation?
A)A is causing B
B)B is causing B
C)A and B are caused by C
D)could be any of the above - the correlation by itself does not allow one to decide

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Correlation does not imply causation, so without further information, any of the options could be possible explanations for the correlation.

If There Is a Strong Correlation Between Variables a and B