SOLUTION: A person measures the number of stop signs at diffrent locations and finds a negative relationship ploting the number of accidents v number of signs and then by city They tell you

Algebra ->  Probability-and-statistics -> SOLUTION: A person measures the number of stop signs at diffrent locations and finds a negative relationship ploting the number of accidents v number of signs and then by city They tell you      Log On


   

Question 1073406: A person measures the number of stop signs at diffrent locations and finds a negative relationship ploting the number of accidents v number of signs and then by city They tell you that if your street gets a stop sign, there will be fewer accidents.
Which of the following potential pitfalls apply to your friend’s statement?
There is an outlier.
The relationship is not linear.
Correlation is not causation.
Ecological fallacy.
Restriction of range.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Correlation is not causation. This is very important as it comes up a lot in studies and in other contexts. There appears to be a connection between the two ideas, but there may be more to the story. Other factors could be involved.