Question

Which statement best explains the correlation and causation for the statement, “The number of minor traffic accidents increases as the amount of snow accumulation increases”?(1 point)
Responses

There is a positive correlation, but no causation exists between the two data items.
There is a positive correlation, but no causation exists between the two data items.

There is a positive correlation and a possible causation between the two data items.
There is a positive correlation and a possible causation between the two data items.

There is no correlation, but a possible causation exists between the two data items.
There is no correlation, but a possible causation exists between the two data items.

There is a negative correlation, but a causation exists between the two data items.

Answer 1

There is a positive correlation and a possible causation between the two data items.

Reason: As snow accumulation increases, accidents tend to increase (positive correlation), and it’s plausible that snow causes more accidents (slippery roads, reduced visibility), though a controlled study would be needed to confirm causation.