A positive correlation ______ a causal link, and a negative correlation ______ a causal link.
a. always indicates, does not necessarily indicate
b. does not necessarily indicate, does not necessarily indicate
c. does not necessarily indicate, always indicates
d. always indicates, always indicates

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The answer is B. 
A positive correlation does not necessarily indicate a causal link while a negative correlation does not necessarily indicate a causal link. Correlation might exist but that does not guarantee that one causes the other to change. It does not mean that one factor directly affects the other. Only scientific studies can show the cause and effect of things. But mere correlation is not enough of a cause.

A positive correlation include option B: does not necessarily indicate  a causal link, and a negative correlation does not necessarily indicate.

What is the term correlation about?

Correlation might exist but that does not guarantee that one causes the other to change. It does not mean that one factor directly affects the other.

A. positive correlation looks pretty scattered, in most cases the GPA is higher when the hours spent studying is higher.

Only scientific studies can show the cause and effect of things. But mere correlation is not enough of a cause.

Therefore, correct option is B.

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