Correlational Research Meets Only One of Three Necessary Criteria for Determining

question 122

Multiple Choice

Correlational research meets only one of three necessary criteria for determining whether one variable causes another. That criterion is

• A) covariation.
• B) time precedence of the cause.
• C) absence of alternative explanations.
• D) creation of operational definitions.

---

Definitions:

Support

Assistance provided to help solve problems or improve situations, often involving customer service, technical help, or resources for a project.

Warehousing Cost

Expenses related to storing goods in a warehouse, including rent, utilities, labor, and inventory handling charges.

Procurement Aggregation

The combining of procurement requirements for several departments or divisions of a business to secure better terms and prices from suppliers.

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages that a business achieves due to expansion, which typically results in lower per-unit costs.