Regression Cannot Prove Causation, but It Can

question 111

Multiple Choice

Regression cannot prove causation, but it can:

• A) provide specific quantitative predictions that help explain relations among variables.
• B) provide stronger evidence for association than does correlation.
• C) predict people's behaviors on variables that may seem impossible to measure.
• D) serve as a substitute for good experimental design.

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Definitions:

Industries

Sectors of the economy that are characterized by the production of goods or delivery of services.

Caregiver Role Strain

Refers to the stress and burden felt by an individual caring for someone with a chronic illness, disability, or other long-term health condition.

Impaired Home Maintenance

Difficulty in performing or completing daily tasks required to keep a home environment safe and sanitary, often due to physical or cognitive limitations.

Disturbed Sensory Perception

A condition where an individual's processing of sensory information is altered, leading to misinterpretation of the environment.