If the correlation between variables X and Y is 0.95, which of the following is true?
A) X is a cause of Y
B) Y is a cause of X
C) low scores on X are accompanied by high scores on Y
D) high scores on X are accompanied by high scores on Y
E) a and d

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The correlation coefficient indicates a strong positive relationship between X and Y. This means that as values of X increase, values of Y also tend to increase. Therefore, high scores on X are accompanied by high scores on Y. It does not necessarily imply causation in either direction (answers A and B), nor does it provide information about low scores on X (answer C). Therefore, the correct answer is D.

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