In Order to Conclude That an Independent and Dependent Variable

question 75

Multiple Choice

In order to conclude that an independent and dependent variable are causally related, a researcher must know that the independent variable preceded the dependent variable in time. In which of the following situations is time order likely to be a problem in the analysis of survey data?

• A)when the researcher is studying the relationship between gender and depression
• B)when the researcher is studying the relationship between income and happiness
• C)when the researcher is studying the relationship between race/ethnicity and income
• D)when the researcher is studying the relationship between race/ethnicity and health
• E)Time order is never a problem when data are collected using a survey

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