suppose the correlation coefficient between a baby's weight and the number of coffee shops in plumville is o.87. which statement must be true?

A. as the baby gains weight, the number of coffee shops tends to increase
B. having more coffee shops around causes the baby to gain weight
C. the baby's weight gain causes people to open more coffee shops
D. as the baby gains weight, the number of coffee shops tends to decrease

Question

suppose the correlation coefficient between a baby's weight and the number of coffee shops in plumville is o.87. which statement must be true?

A. as the baby gains weight, the number of coffee shops tends to increase
B. having more coffee shops around causes the baby to gain weight
C. the baby's weight gain causes people to open more coffee shops
D. as the baby gains weight, the number of coffee shops tends to decrease

Ultrilliam · Answer

@Vocaloid

Vocaloid · Answer

@jburns321 the number is positive (0.87) which means the baby weight increases AND the coffee shop number increases. HOWEVER this does not mean that one is causing the other

that being said, what do you think the right answer is?