Why Is It Unwise to Conclude That If Two Variables

question 168

Multiple Choice

Why is it unwise to conclude that if two variables are correlated, one must have caused the other?

• A) Variables can never be measured with complete accuracy.
• B) Any single variable is bound to have multiple causes.
• C) Some unmeasured third variable might make them appear related when in fact they are not.
• D) It is impossible to conclude that two variables are related unless one can measure them perfectly.

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Definitions:

Pay Received

The compensation or salary that an employee receives from an employer for performing their job duties.

Physical Variables

Factors or conditions in the physical environment that can change and impact outcomes in scientific experiments or real-world settings.

Accountability

The obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities, accept responsibility for them, and to disclose the results in a transparent manner.

Mental Challenge

A task or situation that requires cognitive effort and skill to overcome, often used to improve mental function or understand cognitive processes.