Your Text Discusses the Fact That There Are Three Causal

question 8

Multiple Choice

Your text discusses the fact that there are three causal interpretations of correlations.If there is a correlation such that the more milk a child drinks the more weight he or she gains, which of the following is not a possible causal interpretation of the finding?

• A) Drinking milk makes children gain weight.
• B) Gaining weight makes children drink more milk.
• C) A third variable: onset of a growth spurt makes both more likely.
• D) Obesity is caused by calcium intake.

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