One Can Rule Out the Possibility of Reverse Causality If

question 14

Multiple Choice

One can rule out the possibility of reverse causality if one can establish that

• A) X always precedes Y in time.
• B) Y, always precedes X in time.
• C) X may occur either before Y or after Y.
• D) It is impossible to say what the time relationship between X and Y is.

Identify the appropriate statistical test for different research designs and data types.

Interpret the results of t-tests, including understanding the meaning of p-values.

Distinguish between significant and meaningful results in statistical analysis.

Understand the importance of homogeneity of variances in t-tests.

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