If two variables, x and y, have a strong linear relationship, then
A)there may or may not be any causal relationship between x and y
B)x causes y to happen
C)y causes x to happen
D)None of these alternatives is correct.

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A strong linear relationship between two variables indicates that they are highly correlated with each other, but it does not necessarily mean that one variable causes changes in the other variable. There may be other factors or variables that affect both x and y. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

If Two Variables, X and Y, Have a Strong Linear