A Statement Is Made About Correlation

Multiple Choice

A statement is made about correlation. State whether the correlation is positive or negative and whether the correlation ismost likely due to coincidence, a common underlying cause, or a direct cause.
-When gasoline prices fall, the number of cars on the freeways increases.

A) Negative correlation; direct cause
B) Positive correlation; direct cause
C) Positive correlation; common underlying cause
D) Negative correlation; common underlying cause