The more frequently people go to church,the less likely they are to use drugs and alcohol.This is an example of:
A)a positive correlation.
B)a negative correlation.
C)cause and effect.
D)an experiment.

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This is an example of a negative correlation, where as one variable (frequency of church attendance) increases, the other variable (likelihood of using drugs and alcohol) decreases. However, correlation does not necessarily indicate causation.

The More Frequently People Go to Church,the Less Likely They