Question

In the situation​ below, tell whether a correlation is likely. If it​ is, tell whether the correlation reflects a causal relationship. Explain your reasoning.

a person's shoe size and the number of times a person has failed the 6th grade.



Part 1
Is there likely to be a correlation in this situation. Choose the correct answer below.
A.
​Yes, there is likely to be a positive correlation in this situation.
B.
​Yes, there is likely to be a negative correlation in this situation.
C.
​No, there is not likely to be any correlation in this situation.

Answer 1

Part 2
Tell whether the correlation reflects a causal relationship. Explain your reasoning. Choose the correct answer below.

A.
There is not likely to be a correlation in the situation.

B. Since having bigger causes people to fail the 6th grade more often​, there is a causal relationship.


C. Since failing the 6th grade more often causes people to have bigger feet​, there is a causal relationship.
D.
Although there is a​ correlation, there is no causal relationship in the situation.