When an Experiment Has Shown That an Independent Variable Is

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Multiple Choice

When an experiment has shown that an independent variable is a cause of a phenomenon, what is the most reasonable conclusion one should draw?

• A) The hypothesis has been proven correct.
• B) The scientific question has been answered once and for all.
• C) There is evidence that supports the hypothesis, though multiple experiments and methods are still needed.
• D) There is some evidence for an association, but one should be cautious about drawing causal conclusions.

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