When two variables,X and Y,are correlated,three possible reasons for their correlation are that (1)X might cause Y, (2)Y might cause X,or (3)some additional variable(s)might cause both X and Y.

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This statement is true. Correlation does not necessarily imply causation, and there could be other underlying factors that are causing the correlation between two variables.

When Two Variables,X and Y,are Correlated,three Possible Reasons for Their