Analyze the following statement.

Brandon puts his water in the refrigerator so it will stay cold.

Is the statement an example of correlation or causation?

A. Correlation because there aren't enough observable trials

B. Causation because a refrigerator keeps things cold

C. No relationship because water temperature is independent of whether or not it is in a refrigerator

D. There is not enough information to make a conclusion

Question

Analyze the following statement.

Brandon puts his water in the refrigerator so it will stay cold.

Is the statement an example of correlation or causation?

A. Correlation because there aren't enough observable trials

B. Causation because a refrigerator keeps things cold

C. No relationship because water temperature is independent of whether or not it is in a refrigerator

D. There is not enough information to make a conclusion

anonymous · Answer

I'm thinkin B

anonymous · Answer

http://www.grossmont.edu/johnoakes/s110online/Causation%20versus%20Correlation.pdf a little bit to read, but has a funny xkcd comic.

anonymous · Answer

so what was the answer @offnenstudieren @nitotheburito