If we find that two variables are correlated, which of the following conclusions would be unjustified?
a. we know that changes in one of the variables cause changes in the other
b. we know that we can predict to some extent the value of one variable if we know the value of the other
c. we know that the two variables covary, i.e., change in value together
d. we know that we have quantified a relationship between the two variables
A
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a. policy formulation and policy execution b. policy formulation, but not policy execution c. policy execution, but not policy formulation d. neither policy formation nor policy execution
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A. the AHCA proposed to abolish Medicare. B. the AHCA proposed to decrease state contribution toward Medicaid. C. the AHCA did not address issues of unemployment and inflation. D. the Freedom Caucus thought that the AHCA was too generous. E. the Freedom Caucus thought that the AHCA was too stingy.
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