A study shows that people who exercise outside are more likely to develop DNA mutations in their skin that lead to skin cancer. Which statement about exercising outside and skin cancer is correct?(1 point)

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Exercising outside causes skin cancer.
Exercising outside causes skin cancer.

Skin cancer is correlated with an increased incidence of DNA mutations.
Skin cancer is correlated with an increased incidence of DNA mutations.

Exercising outside is correlated with an increased incidence of skin cancer.
Exercising outside is correlated with an increased incidence of skin cancer.

Exercising outside and skin cancer are not correlated.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

Exercising outside is correlated with an increased incidence of skin cancer.

This reflects the relationship indicated by the study, as it suggests that exercising outside may be associated with increased exposure to factors (like UV radiation) that can lead to DNA mutations and, subsequently, skin cancer. However, it does not establish a direct cause-and-effect relationship.