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azncindy619

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In the 1950s, researchers found a positive correlation between the number of cigarettes a person smoked on a regular basis and the probability of developing lung cancer. Based on this knowledge, the correct conclusion for the researchers to draw was that _____.
 
  a. smoking is related to cancer
  b. smoking probably cause cancer
  c. smoking definitely causes cancer
  d. cancer probably causes smoking

Question 2

One generally has to specify the real limits for discrete variables since they cannot be measured accurately.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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kingdude89

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
The correct conclusion based on correlation is that there is a relation ship between the two variables.

Answer to Question 2

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azncindy619

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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