Answer quickly! suppose that there were a strong correlation between the variables n and p. which of these is a true statement? a. n may cause p. b. p must cause n. c. n must cause p. d. n must not cause p.

The correct answer will be option A.

Correlation does not imply Causation.
This means if two variables are strongly related, it is not a must thing that one is causing any occurrence or change in the other variable. For example, before and during an occasion or an event people buy new clothes and celebrate by having different drinks. So there will be a strong correlation between buying new clothes and having drinks.
Thus this mean, having different drinks is causing people to buy new clothes? The answer is NO.

However, it is possible that if two variables are correlated on might be causing the other. For example, more hours of work will help the worker to earn more. So more work is causing the salary to grow. So more work is Causing an increase in salary? The answer is YES

Therefore, the answer to this question will be option A