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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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HELP THIS IS KILLING ME

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

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anonymous · Answer

is that one right ??