Which of the following is most likely an example of correlation but not an example of causation?
A) In the U.S., more pizza is consumed on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day of the year. consumed
B) The cost of advertising during the first half of the Super Bowl is greater than the cost of advertising in the second half.
C) Each time I eat a chili dog and drink a beer before a game, my teams wins.
D) Generally speaking winning football team tend to average more rushing yards than losing football teams.

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The statement about eating a chili dog and drinking a beer before a game leading to a team winning is likely a coincidence and not a causal relationship. It is an example of correlation without causation.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely an Example of Correlation