The data obtained from a random sample of track athletes showed that
as the foot size of the athlete decreased, the average running speed
decreased. which statement is best supported by the data?

(1) smaller foot sizes cause track athletes to run slower.

(2) the sample of track athletes shows a causal relationship between
foot size and running speed.

(3) the sample of track athletes shows a correlation between foot size
and running speed.

(4) there is no correlation between foot size and running speed in
track athletes.