Question

Which of the following is the best example of causation​ (versus correlation)? A. ​Women's skirts get shorter and the stock market goes up. B. Oil prices go up and gasoline prices go up. C. The groundhog sees its shadow and winter lasts longer. D. Ice cream sales and the number of drownings.

Answer 1

Answer:

B.

Explanation:

We are analizing events that are dependant. Cause and effect.

So let's analize the statements.

A. Not related at all. No cause and effect. Can happen together, but not related.

B. Gasoline is a derivative of oil. If oil prices go up, gasoline prices go up.

C. Not related at all. No cause and effect. Can happen together, but not related.

D. Not related at all. No cause and effect. Can happen together, but not related.