If X Causes Y, Then

question 56

Multiple Choice

If x causes y, then

• A)x and y are inversely related
• B)y is a dependent variable
• C)other variables don't matter
• D)y must, in turn, cause x
• E)x and y are always in a direct relation to each other

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