Many Researchers Have Concluded There Is a Strong Positive Correlation

Multiple Choice

Many researchers have concluded there is a strong positive correlation between the number of assaults reported to police and the temperature. What can be concluded from this?

A) If the temperature is known, then the number of assaults can be predicted.
B) If the temperature is high, tempers will flare and so cause more people to be aggressive.
C) When temperatures are high, more people are outdoors and so come into contact with each other more often, resulting in conflict.
D) As temperatures rise, the number of assaults decreases, because people are staying inside where it is cool.