Question
A store sells both ice cream cones and air conditioners. The store manager records the sales of these two items and creates the scatter plot shown below. Based on the scatter plot, which statement best interprets the relationship between the sales of ice cream cones and sales of air conditioners?(1 point) Responses There is both a correlation and causation between the two variables. There is both a correlation and causation between the two variables. There is neither a correlation nor causation between the two variables. There is neither a correlation nor causation between the two variables. There is a correlation between the two variables, but not causation. There is a correlation between the two variables, but not causation. There is no correlation between the two variables, but there is causation
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GPT-4o mini
Based on the scenario provided, the most accurate interpretation of the relationship between the sales of ice cream cones and air conditioners is:
**There is a correlation between the two variables, but not causation.**
While the scatter plot may show a trend (correlation), it is important to remember that correlation does not imply causation. Just because sales of ice cream cones and air conditioners may increase or decrease together does not mean that one is causing the other. There may be other factors influencing both, such as seasonal changes (hot weather leading to more ice cream and more air conditioning use/sales).
**There is a correlation between the two variables, but not causation.**
While the scatter plot may show a trend (correlation), it is important to remember that correlation does not imply causation. Just because sales of ice cream cones and air conditioners may increase or decrease together does not mean that one is causing the other. There may be other factors influencing both, such as seasonal changes (hot weather leading to more ice cream and more air conditioning use/sales).