In Sweden, there is a very strong correlation between the number of storks and the number of babies born. However, both of these variables are associated with region (rural vs. urban). This illustrates:
A)that there is a causal relationship between the number of storks and the number of babies born.
B)that the number of babies born is a sufficient condition of the number of storks.
C)that there is no causal relationship between the number of storks and the number of babies born.
D)that the number of storks is a necessary condition of the number of babies born.
E)that people in Sweden believe that storks bring babies.

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The correlation between the number of storks and the number of babies born is likely a coincidence, and there is no causal relationship between these variables. The association with region also suggests that other factors, such as access to healthcare and cultural differences, may be influencing the number of births. Option A, B, D, and E are all unsupported by the information given.

In Sweden, There Is a Very Strong Correlation Between the Number