Question

Determine what is wrong with the results or collection of data:

In recent years, there has been a strong correlation between per capita consumption of blueberries and the numbers of people dying in a car accident. Therefore, consumption of blueberries causes people to die in car accidents.

Answer 1

Blueberry is fruit which has the fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and phytonutrient content in blueberries supports heart health. The absence of cholesterol from blueberries is also beneficial to the heart. Fiber content helps to reduce the total amount of cholesterol in the blood and decrease the risk of heart diseas.

So Consumption of Blueberry won't cause Car Accidents on Road.

Thought there exist strong correlation between per capita consumption of blueberries and the numbers of people dying in a car accident it's SPURIOUS CORRELATION; because there is no Association between the Consumption of Blueberry and People dying in car accidents. It's also known as NONSENSE CORRELATION.

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