Question

Darius conducted an observational study to learn how a successful career affects happiness. He surveyed 600 people in his hometown and found that 75% say the more success they have in their career, the more happiness they experience. What conclusion can Darius draw from his study?
ANSWER CHOICES:

A successful career is the only factor that contributes to happiness.

A successful career results in happiness.

Happiness results in a successful career.

There may be a link between a successful career and happiness.

Answer 1

there may be a lik between a successful career and happiness.

Answer 2

A conclusion is defined as any decision which based on reasoning. The surveys are typically based on reasoning where a large population is surveyed over any subject and their answers are then judged and a conclusion is drawn.

Here, Darius found that out of 600 people, 450 people said that when they have more success, they feel more happy. So, this concludes that there is some link between the two. Success and happiness go hand in hand and are directly proportional to each other.

Hence, option D is the answer.