Question

what type of correlation would be expected between distance run and calories burned? would this relationship be causal?
positive correlation, not causal
positive correlation, causal
negative correlation, not causal
negative correlation, causal

Explanation:

• Positive correlation: As the distance run increases, the calories burned also increases. So, there is a positive relationship (positive correlation) between the two variables.
• Causal relationship: Running a greater distance causes more calories to be burned. The act of running (increase in distance) directly leads to an increase in calorie burn. So, the relationship is causal.

Answer:

positive correlation, causal