Which of the following statements can explain why an association between Event A and Event B may not imply causality from A to B?
A)The observed association may be coincidental.
B)There may be a third variable that is responsible for causing both events.
C)Causality may run from Event B to Event A instead of in the opposite direction.
D)All of the answers can explain why an association between Event A and Event B may not imply causality from A to B.

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All of the options listed (coincidence, third variable, reverse causation) are potential explanations for why an association between two events does not necessarily imply that one event caused the other.

Which of the Following Statements Can Explain Why an Association