How is a correlation different from a regression analysis?

a. A regression analysis uses continuous variables, whereas a correlation analysis uses categorical variables.
b. A correlation describes only one type of relationship, whereas a regression describes multiple relationships.
c. A regression enables us to make predictions, whereas a correlation describes relationships.
d. A correlation describes relationships, whereas a regression analysis tests for causation.


Ans: C

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