Apentix/AP Psychology/Unit 1: Scientific Foundations of Psychology/Question

AP Psychologyeasymcq1 pt

A study finds that ice cream sales correlate with drowning deaths. The best interpretation is

A.a third variable (summer heat) drives both

B.ice cream causes drowning

C.drowning causes ice cream purchases

D.the data must be fake

Explanation

Core Concept

Correlation does not imply causation — warm weather raises both ice cream sales and swimming, hence drownings. Confounding variables explain most such correlations.

Correct Answer

Aa third variable (summer heat) drives both

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