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Based on this graph, which statement MUST be true?

A)
More x causes less y.


B)
More x causes more y.


C)
There is a negative correlation between x and y.


D)
There is a positive correlation between x and y.

Based on this graph, which statement MUST be true? A) More x causes less y. B) More-example-1
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Statements A and C are true
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Answer:

The answer is C

Explanation:

The fact that there is a correlation between x and y does NOT guarantee that x causes y to decrease.

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