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 A B C D Mark this and return

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

Correlation analysis is not meant to show causation between variables but merely to find out if there is a relationship.

While there is a chance of one variable causing another if they are correlated, it is not always the case as there might be another unforeseen variable.

Even if results are significant, a researcher should never claim that one variable can cause another from correlation analysis.