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A study finds a positive correlation between the number of supermarkets in a city and the number of pet shelters in the city.

Which statement is true?

A.) The correlation is most likely a coincidence.

B.) The correlation is most likely a causation.

C.) The correlation is most likely due to a lurking variable.

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The answer would be C) The correlation is most likely due to a lurking variable.
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