Two Variables Reflected a Strong, Statistically Significant Negative Correlation Within

question 6

Multiple Choice

Two variables reflected a strong, statistically significant negative correlation within a research sample. How should this be interpreted?

• A) The values of one variable cannot have caused the values of the other variable.
• B) The values of the predictor variable caused the values of the outcome variable.
• C) The values of the outcome variable caused the values of the predictor variables.
• D) The values of the predictor value may have caused the values of the outcome variable.

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