It Has Been Reported That People Who Use Marijuana Are

question 188

Multiple Choice

It has been reported that people who use marijuana are more likely than other people are to commit crimes. Why is this NOT evidence that marijuana use leads to crime?

• A) It is probably a reflection of the Clever Hans effect.
• B) It states a negative correlation.
• C) It confuses correlation with causation.
• D) The results probably depend on demand characteristics.

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