Question

5 which phrase best describes the relationship between the number of miles driven and the amount of gasoline used? 1) causal, but not correlated 2) correlated, but not causal 3) both correlated and causal 4) neither correlated nor causal

Explanation:

To determine the relationship between miles driven and gasoline used:

• Correlation: As miles driven increase, gasoline used generally increases (positive correlation).
• Causation: Driving more miles causes more gasoline to be used (since gasoline powers the vehicle).

Thus, the relationship is both correlated (due to the positive association) and causal (because one directly causes the other).

Answer:

1. both correlated and causal