Zachary Observes a Significant Negative Correlation Between Binge Drinking and Grades

question 14

Multiple Choice

Zachary observes a significant negative correlation between binge drinking and grades among college students.Which of the following is true?

• A) There is a 5 percent probability or less that this correlation occurred by chance.
• B) Zachary cannot be sure what causes what, but he can be sure that either binge drinking causes lower grades or vice versa.
• C) Zachary will probably try to replicate his findings by conducting an experiment.
• D) Zachary would not have been able to conduct the study if students received written evaluations from instructors rather than grades.

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