Scientists Distinguish Between Situations That Are Merely Correlated and Those

question 51

Multiple Choice

Scientists distinguish between situations that are merely correlated and those that are correlated and show

• A)relationships.
• B)cause-and-effect relationships.
• C)cause-and-relation.
• D)None of these are correct.

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