"When mitten sales increase, so do cases of frostbite." True or false? Because of this correlation, it is logical to conclude that mittens somehow cause frostbite.

Flashcard 15 - Mathematics Flashcard Set for the PRAXIS Test

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false

Explanation:

The opening statement indicates that there is a correlation, but a correlation is not enough evidence to conclude that there is a cause and effect between mittens and frostbite. (Correlation does not imply causation.)

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