Suppose a Researcher Finds a Positive Correlation Between Testosterone Levels

question 70

Multiple Choice

Suppose a researcher finds a positive correlation between testosterone levels and aggressive behavior among a sample of adolescent boys. Based on this information, which of the following is the most specific conclusion of which we can be certain

• A)Testosterone levels are unrelated to aggression
• B)As testosterone increases, so does aggression
• C)Increases in testosterone cause aggressive behavior
• D)Aggressive behavior causes increases in testosterone

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