Which of the Following Hypotheses Best Fits the Criteria of Causality

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following hypotheses best fits the criteria of causality?

• A)Males have higher suicide rates than females.
• B)As income increases, age tends to increase.
• C)As education increases, murder rates decrease.
• D)As education increases, income tends to increase.
• E)Gender tends to influence jury verdict.

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Definitions:

Positive Relationship

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