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If there is a correlation between Event A and Event B, which statement is true?

A. Event A would not happen without Event B.
B. Event A gave rise to Event B.
C. Event B has something in common with Event A.
D. Event B took place before Event A.

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If there is a correlation between Event A and Event B, it means that there is a relationship between the two events.

Option C is the correct statement. Event B has something in common with Event A. It could be a causal relationship, meaning that Event A causes Event B, or it could be a correlation, meaning that Event A and Event B occur together, but one does not necessarily cause the other.

Option A is not necessarily true. Event A could still happen without Event B, but there is a correlation between the two events.

Option B is not necessarily true. Event A could have given rise to Event B, but there could still be a correlation between the two events.

Option D is not true. If there is a correlation between Event A and Event B, it does not mean that Event B took place before Event A.
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