Question

For which of these does correlation most likely imply causation?

A. As the hours spent studying increases, the number of points
scored by a basketball team increases.
O
B. As rainfall increases, the number of umbrellas sold increases.
O
C. As dishwasher use increases, the size of a DVD collection
increases.
D. As the number of cups of coffee consumed increases, the price of
a dress increases.
SUBMIT

Answer 1

B. As rainfall increases, the number of umbrellas sold increases.

Explanation:

This is the sentence in which correlation most likely implies causation. Correlation refers to two events that happen at the same time. When two events are correlated, they share a statistical relationship. However, this does not imply that the two are related by causation. Two events that are related by causation are those in which one event can be considered the cause of the other one. In this case, it is likely that the rise in rainfall has led to the rise of umbrellas sold.

Answer 2

Answer:B

Explanation: