Question

A survey shows that children who have encyclopedias in their homes earn better grades in school than children whose homes lack encyclopedias. The researcher concludes that having encyclopedias at home improves grades. This conclusion is erroneous primarily because the researcher has incorrectly Question 5 options: identified the independent variable identified the dependent variable inferred correlation from causation failed to allow for experimenter bias inferred causation from correlation

Answer 1

Answer:

D. inferred causation from correlation

Explanation:

Correlation is defined as the relations between the two variables whether negative or positive. It means, changes in a variable can cause a change in other variables.

Causation is defined as the condition in which change in one variable is caused by the change in other variable.

In the given example, the researcher does not show any direct relation between scores and encyclopedia. The researcher incorrectly inferred that scores are the cause of the encyclopedia.

Hence, the correct answer is "D".