Why can't the regression coefficients in correlation analysis be interpreted as the causal effect of a treatment on the outcome?
A. Regression coefficients in correlation analysis cannot be consistent.
B. Co-movement/correlation amongst two variables could be generated by their relationship to other variables.
C. Regression coefficients in correlation analysis cannot be unbiased.
D. You cannot conduct hypothesis tests on coefficients in correlation analysis.
Answer: B
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