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13 May, 22:20

The correlation coefficient for poor health and not exercising in a group of people is 0.67. Analyze the following statement: Poor health is caused by not exercising. Is this a reasonable conclusion? Yes; everyone who doesn't exercise is by definition unhealthy Yes; the correlation coefficient is above 0.5, so that implies causation No; the data doesn't suggest a causation, and many people are healthy who don't exercise No; poor health and not exercising are completely unrelated

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  1. 13 May, 22:58
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    Base on the statement 'Poor health is caused by not exercising', there is a greater chance of having poor health without exercising. It is also said that the correlation between poor health and not exercising a group people is 67%.
  2. 14 May, 00:56
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    Answer with explanation:

    ⇒Correlation coefficient for poor health and not exercising in a group of people = 0.67 (r)

    ⇒ - 1 ≤ r (Correlation coefficient) ≤ 1

    ⇒If the value of, r - 0.8, are not considered Significant.

    ⇒So, there is not strong correlation between people who do not exercise and their health.

    The Statement we have to analyze is:→

    Poor health is caused by not exercising.

    Option A: Yes; everyone who doesn't exercise is by definition unhealthy.

    ⇒Keep in mind:→ Simple Walk is also a Exercise.
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