Joshua Designs a Research Study to Investigate the Relationship Between

question 158

Multiple Choice

Joshua designs a research study to investigate the relationship between two variables: the size of a person's head and IQ level.He measures each variable without manipulating either of the variables and finds that IQ is higher for subjects with bigger heads.In the context of correlational research,what can Joshua conclude?

• A)A large head size causes high IQ.
• B)Head size and IQ are negatively correlated.
• C)A high IQ causes a large head size.
• D)IQ and head size are positively correlateD.

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Definitions:

Ultimate Cause

The deeper underlying reason or explanation for an event or phenomenon, often contrasted with more immediate "proximate" causes.

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