Question

which of the following statements concerning correlation analysis is not true? a. a researcher may claim that one variable influences another if test results are significant. b. a researcher may claim that variables are related to each other if test results are significant. c. a researcher may claim that one variable causes another to occur if test results are significant. d. a researcher may claim that one variable can predict the outcome of another if test results are significant. please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Correlation analysis indicates the strength/relationship between variables but does not prove causation. Claims of causation are invalid with only significant correlation results.

Answer:

C. A researcher may claim that one variable causes another to occur if test results are significant.