Causal modeling techniques examine whether:
A) A pattern of correlations among variables fits the researcher's underlying theory of which variables are causing other variables.
B) A pattern of intercorrelations among variables fits the researcher's underlying theory of which variables are causing other variables.
C) Neither of the above is correct.
D) One variable causes another.

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Causal modeling techniques are designed to examine if the pattern of intercorrelations among variables aligns with the researcher's theoretical understanding of the causal relationships between those variables. This involves looking at how variables are related to each other and whether these relationships fit with hypotheses about causation.

Causal Modeling Techniques Examine Whether