When Researchers Observe a Correlation Between Two Variables,such as Between

question 40

Multiple Choice

When researchers observe a correlation between two variables,such as between the amount of time spent studying and test scores,they know that

• A) the first variable causes the second variable.
• B) the second variable causes the first variable.
• C) both (A) and (B)
• D) neither (A) nor (B)

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