Question

Which scenario is best illustrates the concept of illusory correlation? A.A person argues that it is dangerous to climb mountains because several of her friends were injured while mountain climbing. B.A person insists that there is no way to determine whether or not any two events are actually correlated. C.A person claims red cars are unsafe even though studies show no correlation between the color and safety of cars. D.A person suggests that cigarette smoking is dangerous due to the high rate of lung cancer among smokers.

Answer 1

Illusory correlation is when a relationship between two variables is perceived even though it does not exist. An example of this is C.

Answer 2

Answer:-  C. A person claims red cars are unsafe even though studies show no correlation between the color and safety of cars.

Explanation:-

• Illusory correlation is a type of correlation in which we relate two unrelated variables.

In statement C. it is said that a person claims red cars are unsafe even though studies show there is no correlation between the color and safety of cars.

Thus, here is a correlation between unrelated variables.

Hence, "C" is the scenario which best illustrates the concept of illusory correlation.