Which of the Following Statement Best Describes the Criteria for Inferring

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statement best describes the criteria for inferring or causality?​

• A) ​A relationship must exist between variables.
• B) One variable must precede the other in time.​
• C) A third variable did not cause the changes observed in the first two variables.​
• D) A relationship must exist between two variables, with the cause preceding the effect in time, and the relationship cannot be explained away by the influence of a third variable.​

Distinguish between probability and nonprobability sampling methods.

Analyze the impact of sampling methods on the generalizability of research findings.

Explain the concept of a sampling frame and its importance in research design.

Understand how sampling methods can affect the credibility and reliability of research results.

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