For which pair of variables is it impossible to determine the direction of the relationship?
A)Educational level and attendance of religious services
B)Sex and religious preference
C)Socio-economic status and calorie consumption
D)Occupational prestige and grocery budget

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Sex and religious preference are categorical variables that are not on a scale with a clear direction, so it is impossible to determine the direction of the relationship between them. The other variables are either numerical or ordinal, which provide a clear direction for their relationship.

For Which Pair of Variables Is It Impossible to Determine