Suppose a Researcher Found a Correlation Between Time Spent in Urban

Suppose a researcher found a correlation between time spent in urban settings and antienvironmental attitudes. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this result?

A) Spending time in urban settings leads to antienvironmental attitudes.
B) People with antienvironmental attitudes prefer to spend time in urban settings.
C) A third variable, such as upbringing, is affecting both time spent in urban settings and environmental attitudes.
D) None of the above is the correct interpretation of this result.