If we find that there is a linear correlation between the concentration of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and the global temperature, does that indicate that changes in the concentration of carbon dioxide cause changes in the global temperature?
a. no. the presence of a linear correlation between two variables does not imply that one of the variables is the cause of the other variables.
b. yes. the presence of a linear correlation between two variables implies that one of the variables is the cause of the other variables.

Use the following statements to write a compound statement for the conjunction or disjunction. then find its truth value. p: an isosceles triangle has two congruent sides. q: a right angle measures 90° r: four points are always coplanar. s: a decagon has 12 sides. a) a right angle measures 90° or an isosceles triangle has two congruent sides; true. b) a right angle measures 90° and an isosceles triangle has two congruent sides; true. c) a right angle measures 90° and an isosceles triangle does not have two congruent sides; false. d) a right angle measures 90° or an isosceles triangle does not have two congruent sides; true.

700 miles the train takes 5 hours to a travel the distance at what unit rate is the train traveling?

Unaware that 35% of the 10000 voters in his constituency support him, a politician decides to estimate his political strength. a sample of 200 voters shows that 40% support him. a. what is the population? b. what is the parameter of interest? state its value c. what is the statistics of the interest? state its value d. compare your answers in (b) and (c) is it surprising they are different? if the politician were to sample another 200 voters, which of the two numbers would most likely change? explain