Researchers Have Shown a Correlation Between the Number of Tattoos

Researchers have shown a correlation between the number of tattoos on a motorist and the likelihood they get into an accident.To avoid the correlation = causation error,you would have to conclude that

A) number of tattoos is correlated with the risk of an accident.
B) tattoos lead to accidents.
C) accident risk leads to a desire to get tattoos.
D) a third variable like recklessness causes accidents and a desire to get tattoos.

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