Question

Which relationships would most likely be causal? Check all that apply.

a positive correlation between the number of homework assignments completed and the grade on the exam

a positive correlation between the temperature in a canyon in the early spring and the number of snakes seen by hikers

a positive correlation between a child’s shoe size and reading speed

a negative correlation between the time a glass of ice water sits on the counter and its temperature

a positive correlation between the number of students attending football games and the number of games that are won

Answer 1

Below are the answers:

A  negative correlation between the temperature and the amount of snow still on the ground

a negative correlation between the number of digital photos uploaded to a website and the amount of storage space that is left

Answer 2

Answers:  (A.) a positive correlation between the number of homework assignments completed and the grade on the exam

(B.) a positive correlation between the temperature in a canyon in the early spring and the number of snakes seen by hikers