A Correlation Coefficient Shows That Alcohol Consumption and Driving Accidents

Multiple Choice

A correlation coefficient shows that alcohol consumption and driving accidents are indeed related. As a result, a researcher could predict _____________ if the direction of the relationship is known.

A) the number of arrests a person has will go up or down based on the type of car an individual drives
B) the number of driving accidents a person has will go up or down based on the number of alcoholic drinks consumed
C) the number of arrests will increase the fewer drinks an individual consumes
D) the number of driving accidents a person has will contribute to the number of days spent in jail