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children in elementary schoolchildren in elementary school

and finds a strong

positive

linear association between

height and reading scoresheight and reading scores

Secure https://www.mathxl.com/Student/PlayerTest.aspx?testld-181883523&centerwin-yes; Summer 2018 STA2023 CRN 32041 Online Profes (1) Emmanuherolange Augustin1 6/17/18 5:29 PM Quiz: Quiz:Module 3 Submit Quiz This Question: 1 pt 5 of 10 (5 complete) This Quiz: 10 pts possible A researcher studies children in elementary school and finds a strong positive linear association between height and reading scores. a) Does this mean that taller children are generally better readers? B. Yes, taller children in elementary schools are generally better readers. O C. No, height does not cause good reading ability OD. No, taller children in elementary schools are not generally better readers b) What is the most likely explanation for the strong correlation? O A. A misinterpretation of correlation O B. A lurking variable OC. A causal relationship O D. Outliers that deviate from the overall pattern Click to select your answer.

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here option C is correct ; as correlation does not indicate causation

b)

option B is correct

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