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.People who eat a lot of junk food are heavier, on the whole, than those who do not.

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


Answer: C

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