Why is the report that "teens who do not get enough sleep are at an increased risk for mental health problems" problematic?
A) It was derived from a survey study.
B) Correlation does not mean causation.
C) The experiment that reached this conclusion cannot be replicated.
D) This finding is not problematic.

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The report suggests a correlation between lack of sleep and mental health problems in teenagers, which does not necessarily mean that lack of sleep causes mental health problems or that mental health problems cause lack of sleep. This is a classic example of the adage "correlation does not imply causation."

Why Is the Report That "Teens Who Do Not Get