question9

Question 9 1 pts Based on a positive correlation between air conditioner use and drownings, the mayor has announced a plan to cut down on the number of people who drown every year by banning the use of air conditioners near seaside areas. Which of the following statements is most likely to be correct? AI The mayor's plan will work, because A/C use causes drownings. AI The mayor's plan won't work, because it is drowning incidents that cause people to use their A/C more. A The mayor's plan won't work, because increased A/C use and increased drowning incidents are probably explained by a third variable (like a seasonal increase in temperature). A The mayor's plan will work, because the correlation between air conditioner use and drownings is most likely due to random variations