In the Context of Correlation and Causation, Which of the Following

question 46

Multiple Choice

In the context of correlation and causation, which of the following statements is true?

• A) Causation means that two variables tend to vary together.
• B) Correlation does not equal cause.
• C) There is no correlation between drug abuse and criminal behavior.
• D) Drug abuse causes crime.

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