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Question 1 of 10: Data on cholesterol levels and blood pressure for different adult populations in America were collected. Mean cholesterol and the percentage with high blood pressure were calculated. (a) There could be a causal link or correlation between high blood pressure and the other variables shown in the table. Distinguish between the terms causation and correlation.
Illness data: correlation and causation
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Data on cholesterol levels and blood pressure for different adult populations in America were collected. Mean cholesterol and the percentage of people with high blood pressure were calculated.
There could be a causal link or a correlation between high blood pressure and mean cholesterol level. Distinguish between the terms causation and correlation.
(2)Total for this question: 2 marks
