Question

“correlation does not prove causation” means that select an answer a. if two variables are correlated, one is likely to have caused the other. b. although two variables are interrelated, changes in one do not necessarily cause changes in the other. c. if changes in one variable cause changes in another, the variables are not correlated. d. only experimental research can answer questions about the natural world.

Explanation:

Correlation shows a relationship, not causation. Just because two variables are related doesn't mean one causes the other.

Answer:

B. although two variables are interrelated, changes in one do not necessarily cause changes in the other.