Twelve Research Studies Show a Strong Correlation Between Low Levels

question 6

Multiple Choice

Twelve research studies show a strong correlation between low levels of education and poverty. A social scientist declares that the "cure" for poverty is in free education for all of the children of the poor. What are valid arguments against this declaration?

• A)The scientist believes that a low level of education, in and of itself, causes poverty, but no study has demonstrated this.
• B)It is possible that low levels of education cause Item B, and Item B causes poverty.
• C)It is possible that multigenerational poverty causes lower levels of education.
• D)It is possible that low levels of education and poverty are both caused by social injustice.
• E)Twelve correlational research studies are not enough to demonstrate cause: at least 50 studies of 100 subjects each would be required for this.

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