What Cannot Be the Purpose of a Causal Study

question 2

Multiple Choice

What cannot be the purpose of a causal study?

• A)Understanding the dependent variable.
• B)Predicting the dependent variable.
• C)Making sure that all relevant variables are included in the study.
• D)Explaining the variance in the dependent variable.

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