Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data (4th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.1 - Assess Your Understanding - Applying the Concepts - Page 205: 41

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The large correlation coefficient (0.599) implies that there is a positive association between the number of television stations in a country and the life expectancy of the residents of that country. However, this only implies correlation and not causation. A lurking variable may be good economic condition of the country leading to better healthcare facilities and more television sets per household.

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