If we find that there is a linear correlation between the concentration of carbo

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If we find that there is a linear correlation between the concentration of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and the global temperature, does that indicate that changes in the concentration of carbon dioxide cause changes in the global temperature? Yes. The present of a linear correlation between two variables implies that one of the variables is the cause of the other variable. No. The presence of a linear correlation between two variables does not imply that one of the variables is the cause of the other variable.

Explanation / Answer

Linear correaltion is nothing but association between the two variable or mutuality between two variables. The simple correlation concerns with related variation among two variables.

Linear correlation dosenot account for casual relationship. Casual relationship is described by regression model.

Hence Our Answer is B

No, The presence of a linear correlation between two variables does not imply that one of the variables is the cause of the other variable.

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