Question

1. a recent study shows a positive correlation between daily temperature and ice cream sales. from the study, what can be deduced? a. neither correlation nor causation b. only a correlation c. only a causal relation d. both a correlation and a causal relation

Explanation:

The study shows a positive correlation between daily temperature and ice cream sales. Correlation means a relationship between two variables, but correlation does not imply causation. However, in this real - world context, as temperature rises, people are more likely to buy ice cream (a causal link can be reasonably inferred here as the change in temperature (a natural factor) drives the change in ice cream sales). So there is both a correlation (shown by the study) and a causal relation (logically, higher temperature causes more ice cream sales as people want to cool down).

Answer:

D. Both a correlation and a causal relation