In Sweden, there is a very strong correlation between the number of storks and the number of babies born. However, both of these variables are associated with region (rural vs. urban). This illustrates:

a. that the number of storks is causally related to the number of babies born

b. that the number of babies born precedes the number of storks in time.
c. that there is no causal relationship between the number of storks and the number of babies.
d. that storks really do bring babies.
e. none of these choices.


c

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