Question

which relationships would most likely be causal? select two options. a positive correlation between the number of homework assignments completed and the grade on the exam a positive correlation between the temperature in a canyon in the early spring and the number of snakes seen by hikers a positive correlation between a childs shoe size and reading speed a negative correlation between the time a glass of ice water sits on the counter and its temperature a positive correlation between the number of students attending football games and the number of games that are won

Explanation:

• A positive correlation means as one variable increases, the other variable also increases. A causal positive - correlation implies a cause - and - effect relationship.
• For the number of homework assignments completed and the grade on the exam, more completed homework can lead to better understanding and thus a higher grade, showing a causal positive correlation.
• For the number of students attending football games and the number of games that are won, more student attendance might create a better atmosphere which could potentially contribute to the team winning more games, showing a causal positive correlation.

Answer:

• A positive correlation between the number of students attending football games and the number of games that are won
• A positive correlation between the number of homework assignments completed and the grade on the exam