A Researcher Finds a Strong Positive Correlation Between Ratings of Life

question 18

Multiple Choice

A researcher finds a strong positive correlation between ratings of life stress and symptoms of depression. Therefore, the researcher may be confident that:

• A) life stress causes symptoms of depression.
• B) symptoms of depression cause life stress.
• C) something else causes stress and depression.
• D) life stress and depression are related.

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