Asked by Hernandez, Michelle on Apr 24, 2024

Which of the following statements about correlations is incorrect?

A) A and B correlate +1.00; therefore, they are causally related.
B) A and B correlate +1.00; if you know A you can predict B without error.
C) A and B correlate -1.00; if you know A you can predict B without error.
D) A correlation of +.90 gives better predictability than a correlation of +.60.

Causally Related

A connection between two events where one directly impacts or brings about the other.

Predictability

The degree to which a future event or outcome can be accurately foreseen based on current knowledge or past events.

Correlations

Statistical measures that indicate the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together.

  • Recognize the difference between correlation and causation.