Suppose Researchers Are Interested in the Health Effects of Diet

question 109

Multiple Choice

Suppose researchers are interested in the health effects of diet soda. It has been observed that individuals who consume diet soda are more likely to be overweight. Which of the following describes how reverse causation could explain this correlation?

• A) Overweight individuals have a genetic predisposition to seek out sweet foods and beverages.
• B) Individuals who wish to lose weight choose to drink diet soda.
• C) Diet soda advertises to people who wish to lose weight.
• D) All of these could be correct.

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