Question

In the following situations, is there likely to be a correlation? If so does the correlation reflect a causal relationship? Explain. the average daily winter temperature and your heating bill
A. There is a positive correlation. The higher the average daily winter temperature the higher your heating bill.
B. There is a negative correlation and a causal correlation. The higher the average daily winter temperature the lower your heating bill.
C. There is no correlation.

Answer 1

it is not (A)

Answer 2

(B)????

Answer 3

We can assume that there is a causal relationship: lower temperature makes you feel cold, so you turn up the heat which uses more energy, so your bill is higher.
Temp goes down, bill goes up --> negative correlation.