A scatter plot suggests a positive correlation between ad spending and sales. Which conclusion is valid?

A More ad spending causes more sales

B There is an association between ad spending and sales

C Reducing ads will always reduce sales

D The relationship is exactly linear

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Correlation shows association, not causation. B is the only valid conclusion from a scatter plot showing positive correlation.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A scatter plot suggests a positive correlation between ad spending and sales. Which conclusion is valid?" is Option B: There is an association between ad spending and sales.

The other options — A) More ad spending causes more sales, C) Reducing ads will always reduce sales, D) The relationship is exactly linear — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Correlation shows association, not causation. B is the only valid conclusion from a scatter plot showing positive correlation.

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A scatter plot suggests a positive correlation between ad spending and sales. Which conclusion is valid?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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