Question

ice cream sales and the number of shark attacks have a positive correlation. the conclusion that eating ice cream causes shark attacks is
a justifiable, because the milk in ice cream attracts sharks.
b justifiable, because a positive correlation implies causation.
c not justifiable, because a positive correlation negates causation.
d not justifiable, because ice cream sales and shark attacks both rise during the summer.

Explanation:

Positive correlation between two variables does not mean one causes the other. Both ice cream sales and shark attacks increase in summer because more people go to beaches and buy cold treats in warm weather, not because ice cream causes shark attacks.

Answer:

D. not justifiable, because ice cream sales and shark attacks both rise during the summer.