If Variables X and Y Are Correlated, Then Which of the Following

question 50

Multiple Choice

If variables X and Y are correlated, then which of the following is a possibility?

• A)X causes Y.
• B)Y causes X.
• C)X and Y may be caused by a third variable, Z.
• D)All the above are possibilities.

Understand the use and importance of coding systems in observational research.

Grasp the concept of reactivity in observational research and its effects on findings.

Recognize the limitations of naturalistic and systematic observations in research.

Appreciate the value of thorough and accurate data collection to provide a complete picture of the observed setting.

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