Question #6421679Single Choice

Algebra-1

Question

Which of the following best demonstrates a spurious correlation, where two unrelated variables appear connected due to coincidence or a third factor?

Options

A
    The number of people who drown in swimming pools correlates with the number of films Nicolas Cage appears in each year.
B
    People who eat more vegetables tend to have lower cholesterol levels.
C
    Students who take detailed notes in class tend to perform better on exams.
D
    Exercising regularly helps improve mental health.

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