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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Skin cancer is correlated with an increased incidence of DNA mutations.
Skin cancer is correlated with an increased incidence of DNA mutations.
Exercising outside causes skin cancer.
Exercising outside causes skin cancer.
Exercising outside and skin cancer are not correlated.
Exercising outside and skin cancer are not correlated.
Exercising outside is correlated with an increased incidence of skin cancer.

Answer 1

The correct statement based on the information provided is:

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

This acknowledges the relationship observed in the study without asserting direct causation.