Which of the following ingredients is not true for a relationship to be classified as causal:
A) the cause should precede the effect
B) the independent and dependent variable must be associated with each other
C) the relationship between the independent and dependent variable should be fully mediated

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Option C is not true because full mediation means that the relationship between the independent and dependent variable is explained entirely by the mediator variable. A causal relationship does not require full mediation. The cause should precede the effect and the independent and dependent variable must be associated with each other for a relationship to be classified as causal.

Which of the Following Ingredients Is Not True for a Relationship