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.In Angela's class, the taller students got lower scores on the test.

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


Answer: C

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