Zero correlation between two variables implies that ________.
A) both variables move in the same direction
B) the variables are not related to each other
C) both variables move in the opposite direction
D) change in one variable causes the other to change

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A zero correlation between two variables means that there is no linear relationship between them. It does not necessarily mean that the variables are unrelated, but rather that any relationship between them is not consistent or predictable. So, option B is the correct answer, which implies that the variables are not related to each other. Option A and C both suggest a relationship between the variables, and option D suggests causation, which is not necessarily implied by a zero correlation.

Zero Correlation Between Two Variables Implies That ________