Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Correlation and Causation

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding correlation and causation in social research?

• A) The terms "correlation" and "causation" can be used interchangeably.
• B) Correlation and causation are mutually exclusive terms.
• C) Social research does not address issues of causation.
• D) Social research does not address issues of correlation.
• E) Sociologists can only predict death with relative certainty.

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