Question

concessions a concession stand is tracking the average high temperature and the number of cups of hot chocolate sold. is there a correlation between the variables in the data? is there likely causation? a) correlation but no causation b) positive correlation and causation c) negative correlation and causation d) neither correlation nor causation

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the trend of variables

As the temperature (\(T\)) increases (\(31<39<43<46<50\)), the number of cups of hot chocolate (\(C\)) sold decreases (\(43 > 38>29>22>18\)). So, there is a negative - correlation.

Step2: Check for causation

Higher temperature causes people to be less likely to buy hot chocolate. So, there is causation.

Answer:

C. negative correlation and causation