Knowing that two events correlate provides a. a basis for prediction. b. an explanation of why the events are related. c. proof that as one increases, the other also increases. d. an indication that an underlying third factor is at work.
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Step 1: Correlation between two events means that there is a trend showing they are related, but one event is not necessarily causing the other. Show more…
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