A statement is made about correlation. State whether the correlation is positive or negative and whether the correlation is most likely due to coincidence, a common underlying cause, or a direct cause.When gasoline prices fall, the number of cars on the freeways increases.

Question

A. Negative correlation; common underlying cause
B. Positive correlation; common underlying cause
C. Positive correlation; direct cause
D. Negative correlation; direct cause

Answer 1

Answer: D