Question
Edexcel Paper 3H — Higher
A study finds a strong positive correlation between the number of fire engines sent to a fire and the amount of damage caused.
A student concludes: "Sending more fire engines causes more damage."
(a) State whether you agree with the student's conclusion. (1 mark) (b) Explain a possible reason for the correlation that does not involve causation. (2 marks)
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