If we find a high correlation between variables X and Y,we can conclude _____.
A)X causes Y
B)Y causes X
C)X and Y have the same cause
D)X and Y systematically vary together

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A high correlation between X and Y indicates that they systematically vary together, but it does not necessarily mean that one causes the other or that they have the same cause. Correlation does not imply causation.

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