A researcher discovers a strong correlation between the number of hours spent watching TV and the level of aggression shown at school. What can be concluded?
A)watching a lot of TV causes children to become aggressive
B)naturally aggressive children are led to watch a lot of TV
C)knowing TV-watching patterns enables a prediction of aggressiveness
D)because of the distraction of TV, those who watch a lot of it are not very aggressive

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A correlation allows for prediction but does not establish causation, so while TV-watching patterns can help predict aggressiveness, it doesn't prove causation.

A Researcher Discovers a Strong Correlation Between the Number of Hours