One Reason We May Not Make Causal Conclusions Based Only

question 8

Multiple Choice

One reason we may not make causal conclusions based only on correlational evidence is that a correlation between two variables

• A) does not tell us about the possible direction of causality.
• B) may be negative.
• C) never involves causally related variables.
• D) may be greater than 1.00.

Identify and analyze the abiotic factors that influence ecosystem dynamics.

Understand the historical changes in ecological studies and their relevance to contemporary ecological concerns.

Understand the influence of geographic position and prevailing winds on climate and weather patterns.

Grasp the concept of ocean currents and their effects on global climate.

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Definitions:

Cross-price Elasticity

A measure of how the quantity demanded of one good responds to a change in the price of another good, represented as a ratio.

Complements

Goods or services that are used together, where the consumption of one enhances the use or value of the other.

Inferior Goods

Goods for which demand decreases as consumer income rises, opposite to normal goods.

Normal Goods

Goods for which demand increases as consumer income rises, and decreases as consumer income falls.