If We Can Establish That Variable X Comes Before Variable

question 66

Multiple Choice

If we can establish that variable X comes before variable Q in time,then we can say

• A)variable X is a cause of variable Q.
• B)variable X is not a cause of variable Q.
• C)variable Q is a cause of variable X.
• D)variable Q is not a cause of variable X.
• E)variable Q may cause variable X.

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