Scientists usually assume that a correlation between two events means that…
A) The correlation is meaningless
B) No cause is present
C) One event causes the other
D) The connection may or may not be causal

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Correlations indicate a relationship between two variables, but they do not necessarily imply causation. The connection might be causal, or it might be due to other factors or a coincidence.

Scientists Usually Assume That a Correlation Between Two Events Means