A psychology class found a strong correlation between armed robbery and ice cream sales. What could they conclude from their data?
A. Armed robbery causes people to eat ice cream.
B. The incidence of robbery is high near ice cream shops.
C. Perhaps a third factor, such as seasonal temperature, is involved.
D. Eating ice cream causes people to become violent and commit robbery.
Answer:C
A psychology class found a strong correlation between armed robbery and ice cream sales. What could they conclude from their data?
A. Armed robbery causes people to eat ice cream. B. The incidence of robbery is high near ice cream shops. C. Perhaps a third factor, such as seasonal temperature, is involved. D. Eating ice cream causes people to become violent and commit robbery.