If two variables named x and y have a strong positive association, then:
A) increasing x will cause y to increase.
B) making x positive will make y positive.
C) doubling x will cause y to double.
D) changes in x do not necessarily cause changes in y.

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A strong positive association indicates a relationship between x and y, but it does not imply causation. Changes in x do not necessarily cause changes in y; they are simply correlated.

If Two Variables Named X and Y Have a Strong