Question

Which situation represents causation rather than correlation?

A. as the number of injured players on the sports team increases the number of fans attending the teams game increases


B. as more swimsuits are sold by department stores more sailboats are rented at the marina


C. as more people carry their umbrellas to work more people dress and heavier clothing


D. as a total number of family member increases the amount of money that the family spends on food increases

Answer 1

Answer: D. as a total number of family member increases the amount of money that the family spends on food increases

Explanation:

• Correlation is used to describe the 5kinf of relation between two variables whereas causation is relationship between the cause and effect.'

i.e. independent variable acts like a cause to effect the dependent variable.

This can be seen only in Option D. as it is very obvious that increase in family member will increase the cost of food.

Hence, there is direct effect of number of people on food's cost.

Rest of options represents correlation but not causation .

Hence, the correction option is D.