MEDAL AND FAN ;)
The correlation coefficient for blood pressure and amount of vegetables eaten in a group of people is -0.7. Analyze the following statement.

High blood pressure is caused by not eating vegetables.

Is this a reasonable conclusion?

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MEDAL AND FAN ;)
The correlation coefficient for blood pressure and amount of vegetables eaten in a group of people is -0.7. Analyze the following statement.

High blood pressure is caused by not eating vegetables.

Is this a reasonable conclusion?

anonymous · Answer

No; blood pressure and eating vegetables are completely unrelated

 No; even though there is a strong negative correlation, not eating vegetables doesn't necessarily cause high blood pressure

 Yes; eating vegetables reduces blood pressure, so the opposite is also true

 Yes; the correlation coefficient is below -0.5, so that implies causation

anonymous · Answer

@undeadknight26

undeadknight26 · Answer

Does veggies reduce blood pressure?

anonymous · Answer

what idk

undeadknight26 · Answer

-_- this is a stupid question...@agent0smith @happinessbreaksbones

anonymous · Answer

i agree its all very stupid i just need an answer

anonymous · Answer

@britneyspears

undeadknight26 · Answer

I think...its C not even 75% sure though...

anonymous · Answer

"No; even though there is a strong negative correlation, not eating vegetables doesn't necessarily cause high blood pressure"
is your right answer