A Basic Statistical Principle of Scientific Research Is That Correlation

question 120

Multiple Choice

A basic statistical principle of scientific research is that correlation __________.

• A)indicates causation
• B)does not imply causation
• C)implies causation if it is significantly positive
• D)implies causation if it is significantly negative

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