1. The problem asks to analyze whether the statement "Brandon puts his water in the refrigerator so it will stay cold" is an example of correlation or causation. 2. **Correlation** means two variables are related but one does not necessarily cause the other. 3. **Causation** means one event directly causes another. 4. In this case, putting water in the refrigerator causes it to stay cold because refrigerators are designed to lower temperature. 5. Therefore, the correct answer is option b: Causation, because a refrigerator keeps things cold. Final answer: **b Causation, because a refrigerator keeps things cold**.