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.Over the last 10 years in this town, as the amount of open space has decreased, consumer spending has increased.

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


Answer: B

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