Suppose Zachary Observes a Significant Negative Correlation Between Binge Drinking

question 118

Multiple Choice

Suppose Zachary observes a significant negative correlation between binge drinking and grades among university students.Which of the following conclusions is best supported by this finding?

• A) Zachary cannot conclude what causes what,but he can be sure that either binge drinking causes lower grades or vice versa.
• B) Zachary can conclude that binge drinking causes lower grades.
• C) Zachary can conclude that lower grades causes binge drinking.
• D) There is a 5 percent probability or less that this correlation occurred by chance.

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