The fact that two variables are correlated implies that
A)a linear relationship exists between two variables.
B)a quadratic relationship exists between two variables.
C)a positive relationship exists between two variables.
D)changes in one variable cause changes in the other variable.

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Correlation indicates a linear relationship between two variables, meaning as one variable changes, the other variable tends to change in a specific direction (either increasing or decreasing) at a consistent rate. However, correlation does not imply causation (D), nor does it specify the nature of the relationship as positive (C) or indicate a specific form such as quadratic (B).

The Fact That Two Variables Are Correlated Implies That