Question

a health group conducted a survey. it showed that a heavier newborn did not necessarily need a larger or smaller amount of diapers. what is likely true? there is no correlation between birth weight and amount of diapers needed. there is a correlation between birth weight and amount of diapers needed. there may or may not be causation. further studies would have to be done to determine this. there is a correlation between birth weight and amount of diapers needed. there is probably also causation. this is because there would be a decrease in the amount of diapers needed with an increase in the birth weight.

Explanation:

Correlation measures the relationship between two variables. Just because a heavier - newborn doesn't necessarily need a different amount of diapers doesn't mean there's no correlation. There could be a non - linear or weak correlation. To confirm causation, more than just correlation analysis is needed. Further studies are required to determine if there is causation between birth weight and diaper need.

Answer:

There is a correlation between birth weight and amount of diapers needed. There may or may not be causation. Further studies would have to be done to determine this.