B. False
Correlation does not imply causation. Just because there is a correlation between missing homework and low test scores, it does not necessarily mean that missing homework causes low test scores. There could be other factors at play that are causing both missing homework and low test scores, or the relationship could be more complex than a direct cause and effect.
Maria finds that there is a correlation between a student’s amount of missing homework and their low test scores. Based on this correlation alone, Maria can conclude that missing homework causes low test scores.
A. True
B. False
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