× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
d
4
N
3
3
R
3
k
3
o
3
Z
3
j
3
s
3
d
3
J
3
1
3
Home Q & A Board Other Fields Homework Help Sociology
New Topic  
kkuhn2 kkuhn2
wrote...
Go to Answer
Posts: 612
Rep: 0 0
6 years ago
Why is it unwise to conclude that if two variables are correlated, one must have caused the other?
 
  a. Variables can never be measured with complete accuracy.
  b. Any single variable is bound to have multiple causes.
  c. Some unmeasured third variable might make them appear related when in fact they are not.
  d. It is impossible to conclude that two variables are related unless one can measure them perfectly.
Read 64 times
1 Reply
Replies
Answer verified by a subject expert
simon20simon20
wrote...
#1
Top Poster
Posts: 728
Rep: 7 0
6 years ago
Sign in or Sign up in seconds to unlock everything for free
1

Related Topics

kkuhn2 Author
wrote...

6 years ago
I appreciate what you did here, answered it right Smiling Face with Open Mouth
courtneyrmcd
wrote...

Yesterday
This calls for a celebration Person Raising Both Hands in Celebration
branbran2k16
wrote...

2 hours ago
Helped a lot
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1483 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 203
  
 249
  
 212
Your Opinion
How often do you eat-out per week?
Votes: 81
Previous poll results: What's your favorite coffee beverage?