Dr.Janusz conducts a correlational study and finds a strong negative relationship between behavioural issues in children and the amount of time the parents spend with the child.Dr.Janusz immediately holds a press conference warning parents that spending less time with their children will cause behavioural issues.Was this the appropriate conclusion for Dr.Janusz to draw?
A)Yes,researchers can conclude causation as long as it is a strong correlation.
B)Yes,Dr.Janusz's results were strong and are in agreement with common sense.
C)No,a third variable might be impacting both variables (e.g. ,poverty).
D)No,Dr.Janusz is reporting on an illusory correlation.

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C) Correlational studies can identify relationships between variables but cannot establish causation. The presence of a third variable, such as socioeconomic status, could influence both the amount of time parents spend with their children and the children's behavior, making it inappropriate to conclude that one causes the other without further investigation.

DrJanusz Conducts a Correlational Study and Finds a Strong Negative