Question

The correlation coefficient for blood pressure and amount of vegetables eaten in a group of people is −0.7. Analyze the following statement:

High blood pressure is caused by not eating vegetables.

Is this a reasonable conclusion?

Answer 1

This is not a reasonable conclusion.

Explanation:

Even though there is a strong negative correlation, not eating vegetables doesn't necessarily cause high blood pressure.

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Answer 2

Yes, that is a reasonable conclusion

Explanation: