You read a news article that states "More people purchase ChapStick after the weather report predicts a windy week." Which of the following statements is true?

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The statement indicates a positive correlation between the prediction of a windy week and the purchase of ChapStick, suggesting that people buy more ChapStick after hearing the forecast. Therefore, option C is correct. Option A is incorrect because a negative correlation signifies that the opposite occurs, i.e., people buy less ChapStick after the announcement of a windy week. Option B does not apply because the statement does not suggest a causal relationship between the two variables, but only a correlation. Option D is incorrect because the statement is an empirical observation rather than a normative statement expressing values or opinions.

You Read a News Article That States "More People Purchase