content area top Part 1 Consider the following statement about a correlation. State the correlation clearly (for example, there is a positive correlation between variable A and variable B). Then state whether the correlation is most likely due to coincidence, a common underlying cause, or a direct cause. Explain your answer. When gasoline prices rise, sales of sport utility vehicles decline. Question content area bottom Part 1 There is a negative correlation between gasoline prices and sport utility vehicle sales. Part 2 Determine the possible explanation for the correlation. Choose the correct answer below. A. This correlation is due to a common underlying cause because the price of gas increases the purchase price of only sports utility vehicles. B. This correlation is due to a possible direct cause because there is no link between gas prices and sales of sport utility vehicles. C. This correlation is due to a possible direct cause because sport utility vehicles require more gasoline than a smaller type of vehicle. D. This correlation is due to a common underlying cause because sport utility vehicles require more gasoline than a smaller type of vehicle. E. This correlation is due to coincidence because there is no link between gas prices and sales of sport utility vehicles. F. There is no correlation because there is no link between gas prices and sales of sport utility vehicles