Which of the following statements is true? Eating ice cream and rates of rape in an area are:
A) statistically correlated but not causally related
B) causally related but not statistically correlated
C) both statistically correlated and causally related
D) neither statistically correlated nor causally related
E) none of the above

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Eating ice cream and rates of rape in an area may be statistically correlated, meaning that they tend to occur together, but this does not imply a causal relationship between the two. The correlation could be explained by a third factor, such as temperature, that affects both ice cream consumption and aggression. Therefore, choice A is the most accurate statement.

Which of the Following Statements Is True? Eating Ice Cream