Your text discusses the fact that there are three causal interpretations of correlations. If there is a correlation such that the more milk a child drinks the more weight he or she gains,
which of the following is not a possible causal interpretation of the finding?
a. Drinking milk makes children gain weight.
b. Gaining weight makes children drink more milk.
c. A third variable: onset of a growth spurt makes both more likely.
d. Obesity is caused by calcium intake.
Answer: D
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