Question
In your readings you learned that “correlation does not imply causality.” Which of the following is the best interpretation of this statement?
(1 point)
Responses
Just because there is a relationship between two behaviors does not mean that one causes the other
Just because there is a relationship between two behaviors does not mean that one causes the other
Many factors influence the relationship between two behaviors.
Many factors influence the relationship between two behaviors.
A relationship between two behaviors does not mean that one or both behaviors are testable.
A relationship between two behaviors does not mean that one or both behaviors are testable.
Correlated behaviors are the result of operational conditioning
(1 point)
Responses
Just because there is a relationship between two behaviors does not mean that one causes the other
Just because there is a relationship between two behaviors does not mean that one causes the other
Many factors influence the relationship between two behaviors.
Many factors influence the relationship between two behaviors.
A relationship between two behaviors does not mean that one or both behaviors are testable.
A relationship between two behaviors does not mean that one or both behaviors are testable.
Correlated behaviors are the result of operational conditioning
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best interpretation of the statement “correlation does not imply causality” is:
**Just because there is a relationship between two behaviors does not mean that one causes the other.**
This option accurately reflects the idea that while two variables may be related, it does not necessarily mean that changes in one variable directly cause changes in the other.
**Just because there is a relationship between two behaviors does not mean that one causes the other.**
This option accurately reflects the idea that while two variables may be related, it does not necessarily mean that changes in one variable directly cause changes in the other.