Question

which relationships would most likely be causal? check all that apply. a positive correlation between the price of milk and the price of socks a negative correlation between temperature and snowboards sold a positive correlation between a puppys age and weight a negative correlation between total distance run and the runners height a positive correlation between depth under water and pressure

Explanation:

1. Price of milk and price of socks: There is no causal relationship between the price of milk and the price of socks. They are unrelated consumer - goods prices.
2. Temperature and snowboards sold: As temperature decreases (especially in winter months), more snowboards are likely to be sold, so there is a negative causal correlation. Colder temperatures are associated with snow - sports conditions.
3. Puppy's age and weight: As a puppy gets older, it generally gains weight, so there is a positive causal correlation.
4. Total distance run and runner's height: There is no direct causal relationship between the total distance a runner runs and their height. Taller runners may have certain advantages in some cases, but height does not directly cause the distance run.
5. Depth underwater and pressure: The deeper underwater one goes, the greater the water pressure, so there is a positive causal correlation.

Answer:

• A positive correlation between a puppy's age and weight
• A negative correlation between temperature and snowboards sold
• A positive correlation between depth underwater and pressure