Data were collected and showed an increase in ice cream sales as the weather gets warmer. Which of the following best describes this situation?

a.) Based on the data, this is an example of correlation and causation.

b.) Based on the data, this is an example of correlation.

c.) Based on the data, this is an example of causation.

d.) Based on the data, this is not an example of causation or correlation.

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Mathematics

Malia Morgan

22 October, 18:33

Data were collected and showed an increase in ice cream sales as the weather gets warmer. Which of the following best describes this situation?

a.) Based on the data, this is an example of correlation and causation.

b.) Based on the data, this is an example of correlation.

c.) Based on the data, this is an example of causation.

d.) Based on the data, this is not an example of causation or correlation.

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Tyrell Obrien · Answer 1

Tyrell Obrien 22 October, 20:24

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not A i just took the test

Hailee Boone · Answer 2

A) Based on the data, this is an example of correlation and causation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Correlation: As the weather gets warmer, more people are inclined to buy ice cream.

Causation: Because of the warmer weather, more people are inclined to buy ice cream.