Discussion Board Assignment, Part 1

As ice cream sales increase so do the rates of drownings, therefore there is a positive relationship between the two variables—ice cream sales and rates of drownings. This week, you identified 15 articles that you will read in depth in the next few weeks. Based on the abstracts alone, please find a positive or negative relationship. Discuss the two variables and the direction of the relationship. Bonus points if you can correctly explain if your relationship is correlation or causation. Don’t forget to cite your sources using APA format!

• Post your initial substantive response by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. ET
• Your initial response should be 250 to 350 words
• All references are expected to be cited in APA format