Question

which relationships would most likely be causal? select two options. a positive correlation between the number of homework assignments completed and the grade on the exam a positive correlation between the temperature in a canyon in the early spring and the number of snakes seen by hikers a positive correlation between a childs shoe size and reading speed a negative correlation between the time a glass of ice water sits on the counter and its temperature a positive correlation between the number of students attending football games and the number of games that are won

Explanation:

• For the first option: Completing more homework assignments (cause) likely leads to a better understanding of the material, resulting in a higher grade on the exam (effect).
• For the second option: As the temperature in the canyon in early spring (cause) increases, snakes become more active and are more likely to be seen by hikers (effect).
• For the third option: A child's shoe size and reading speed are not causally related. Shoe size is related to physical growth, while reading speed is related to literacy skills.
• For the fourth option: As a glass of ice water sits on the counter (cause), it absorbs heat from the environment, and its temperature increases (effect). But this is a negative correlation description error. The correct relationship is a positive correlation (time on counter - temperature increase).
• For the fifth option: The number of students attending football games and the number of games won are not causally related. Attendance doesn't directly cause wins.

Answer:

a positive correlation between the number of homework assignments completed and the grade on the exam, a positive correlation between the temperature in a canyon in the early spring and the number of snakes seen by hikers