A study finds that socioeconomic status is associated with child behaviour problems (r = -.75). From a correlational research perspective, which of the following conclusions is the most appropriate?

a) Lower socioeconomic status is inversely related to child behaviour problems
b) Child behaviour problems cause lower socioeconomic status
c) There is a relationship between wealth and childhood behaviour problems
d) Lower socioeconomic status is related to child behaviour problems, but does not necessarily cause the problems


d

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