A statement is made about correlation. State whether the correlation is positive or negative and whether the correlation ismost likely due to coincidence, a common underlying cause, or a direct cause.
-People who eat a lot of junk food are heavier, on the whole, than those who do not.
A)Positive correlation; direct cause
B)Positive correlation; coincidence
C)Negative correlation; direct cause
D)Positive correlation; common underlying cause

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Eating a lot of junk food directly contributes to higher body weight, indicating a positive correlation and a direct cause.

A Statement Is Made About Correlation