A correlation between two variables exists when scores on one variable

A) are different from the scores on the second variable.
B) cause or determine the scores on the second variable.
C) are related to scores on the second variable.
D) are unrelated to scores on the second variable.

Scores

Numerical values that represent the performance or achievement of an individual or group, often used for assessment or comparison purposes.

Variables

Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types and can influence the outcome of experiments or studies.

Cause

A factor or event that brings about a specific effect, outcome, or result, often examined in contexts of cause and effect relationships.