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10. After using the appropriate statistical procedure the researcher found that

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Question

10. After using the appropriate statistical procedure the researcher found that the p-value for this data was 0.0023. Can we conclude that taking a supplement causes improved speed on coordination tasks? (a) Yes, because the results were statistically significant and the treatment was randomly assigned. (b) Yes, because the results were statistically significant and a professional technician was used to evaluate the speed of the subjects. (c) No, because the results were not statistically significant. (d) No, because correlation never implies causation.

Explanation / Answer

The significance of correlation never applies causation. Hence,

Option D is correct.