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karateprodigy

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Does chi-square allow a researcher to conclude that one variable causes the other?
 
  a. no
  b. only when the variables are perfectly correlated
  c. not unless the expected frequency of one of the cells in the contingency table is <5
  d. yes

Question 2

Observational studies involve the use of independent variables.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Andromeda18

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A significant chi-square indicates the presence of a relationship between variables but does not permit a causal conclusion.

Answer to Question 2

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karateprodigy

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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