A Study Finds That Socioeconomic Status Is Associated with Child

question 18

Multiple Choice

A study finds that socioeconomic status is associated with child behaviour problems (r = -.75) . From a correlational research perspective, which of the following conclusions is the most appropriate?

• A)Lower socioeconomic status is inversely related to child behaviour problems
• B)Child behaviour problems cause lower socioeconomic status
• C)There is a relationship between wealth and childhood behaviour problems
• D)Lower socioeconomic status is related to child behaviour problems, but does not necessarily cause the problems

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