Dr. Finkel is a social psychologist who studies romantic relationships. Several researchers have found that there is a link between income and marital satisfaction (e.g., Dakin & Wampler, 2012) . Dr. Finkel is curious as to whether there is a causal link between the two variables, such that having a higher income causes higher levels of marital satisfaction. He is confident that he cannot reasonably or ethically manipulate people's income level, so he decides to use a multivariate design. He is also curious as to whether there is a causal link between these two variables or if two other variables (number of arguments and life satisfaction) can explain the relationship. He measures his three variables in a sample of 124 married couples recruited from a local community center. Below are his results.
Which of the following can be concluded based on the results of Dr. Finkel's study?
Definitions:
Market Outcomes
The results of economic transactions and interactions in a market, including prices and quantities of goods and services traded.
Scarce Resources
Resources that are limited in availability and can run out if not used efficiently, leading to the necessity of making choices on how to allocate them.
Invisible Hand
A metaphor introduced by Adam Smith to describe the self-regulating nature of the marketplace.
Economic Prosperity
The state of flourishing, thriving, good fortune, and/or successful social status in terms of wealth, health, and happiness.
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