Consider the following statement about a correlation. State the correlation clearly(for example, there is a positive correlation between variable A and variableB). Then state whether the correlation is most likely due tocoincidence, a common underlyingcause, or a direct cause. Explain your answer.

In a large resortcity, the crime rate increased as the number of taxi cabs increased.

There is

no

a positive

a negative

correlation between the crime rate and the number of taxi cabs.