A study with a correlation design found a strong positive association between viewing violent television and preschool aggressive behaviors. The researchers can conclude that:
A) violent television causes aggression in preschoolers.
B) aggressive preschoolers prefer violent television.
C) parents of aggressive preschoolers do not monitor their television viewing.
D) the more violent television preschoolers watch, the more aggressive their behaviors.

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The correct answer is D because a strong positive association indicates that as one variable increases, so does the other. In this case, as the amount of violent television watched increases, aggressive behaviors in preschoolers also increase. This does not imply causation, only a correlation between the two variables.

A Study with a Correlation Design Found a Strong Positive