For the descriptionbelow, state the correlation clearly.(For example, state that"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.

It has been found that as gas pricesincrease, the distances vehicles are driven tend to get shorter.

What is thecorrelation?

A.

There is no correlation between gas prices and the distances vehicles are driven.

B.

There is weak positive correlation between gas prices and the distances vehicles are driven.

C.

There is strong positive correlation between gas prices and the distances vehicles are driven.

D.

There is negative correlation between gas prices and the distances vehicles are driven.