When researchers observe a correlation between two variables,such as between the amount of time spent studying and test scores,they know that
A) the first variable causes the second variable.
B) the second variable causes the first variable.
C) both (A) and (B)
D) neither (A) nor (B)

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Observing a correlation between two variables does not determine which variable causes the other. Therefore, neither option A nor B can be assumed to be true. Therefore, the correct answer is D- neither A nor B.

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