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The correlation coefficient for poor hearing and loud music in a group of people is 0.67. Analyze the following statement: Poor hearing is caused by listening to loud music. Is this a reasonable conclusion?

A)Yes; everyone who listens to loud music has hearing trouble.
B) Yes; the correlation coefficient is above 0.5, so that implies causation.
C)No; the data does not suggest causation, and many people who listen to loud music can hear well.
D)No; poor hearing and listening to loud music are completely unrelated.

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

The correlation coefficient is too weak to show anything

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