Based on a study of salaries of men and women who drive expe

Based on a study of salaries of men and women who drive expensive cars, a researcher concludes that owning an expensive car causes people to become wealthier.

Do you agree with this conclusion?

A. Yes. People who own expensive cars do make more money.

B. Yes. People who drive expensive cars look wealthy and wealthy people are more likely to get raises.

C. No. There may be a relationship between driving an expensive car and a high salary, but that does not mean that one causes the other.

D. No. There is no relationship between driving an expensive car and a high salary.

Solution

Correlation does not establish causality. Thus,

OPTION C. No. There may be a relationship between driving an expensive car and a high salary, but that does not mean that one causes the other. [ANSWER, C]