Legitimate paths in path analysis are those that do not violate which of the three following rules?
A) No path may pass through the same variable more than once.
B) No path may go backward on an arrow after going forward on another arrow.
C) No path may include more than one double-headed curved arrow.
D) All three are correct.

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All three rules are correct and describe constraints on legitimate paths in path analysis to ensure they represent plausible causal or correlational relationships without circular reasoning, reverse causation, or overly complex interdependencies.

Legitimate Paths in Path Analysis Are Those That Do Not