To Infer a Causal Relationship, Which of the Following Types

question 54

Multiple Choice

To infer a causal relationship, which of the following types of evidence does a researcher need?

• A)Evidence of a strong association between an action and an outcome.
• B)Evidence that the action preceded the outcome.
• C)Evidence of a high level of internal validity.
• D)Evidence that there are no strongly competing explanations for the relationship between an action and an outcome.
• E)All of these

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Definitions:

Nepotism

Favoritism shown to relatives or friends by those in power, often by providing employment or other benefits regardless of merit.

Recruiters

Professionals who seek out, interview, and hire individuals to fill job vacancies within an organization.

Influence

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

Employee Referrals

A recruitment method where existing employees recommend potential candidates for vacancies within the organization, often incentivized by referral programs.