To Conclude That Variable a Is a Cause of Variable

question 44

Multiple Choice

To conclude that Variable A is a cause of Variable B, you need to establish

• A) a statistical relationship between A and B.
• B) that Measure A occurred before Measure B.
• C) that other factors did not determine B.
• D) All of these are true.
• E) None of these are true.

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Definitions:

Differential Susceptibility

The idea that people vary in how sensitive (for better or worse) they are to particular experiences, either because of their genes or because of their past experiences. (Also called differential sensitivity.)

Environmental Influences

Factors external to the individual, such as climate, culture, and social conditions, that can affect development and behavior.

Cohort Differences

Variations in characteristics, experiences, or development among groups of individuals who are defined by some shared temporal experience or common life experience.

Industry

The sector of the economy concerned with the production, processing, and distribution of goods and services.