Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Causation is proved by the correlation of two or more variables.
2. An intervening variable does not affect the causal relationship between a dependent and independent variable.
3. Control variables that are associated with an independent and dependent variable should be included when measuring a relationship to ensure that the observed correlation reflects reality.
4. Each section of a three-way contingency table has separate headings to identify an independent variable’s categories.
5. Controlling for a third variable does not always impact the original relationship between a dependent and independent variables.

1. false
2. false
3. true
4. false
5. true

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A) clarity of the research hypothesis B) adequacy of the independent variable manipulation C) adequacy of the supplies and funding D) adequacy of the dependent measure

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