Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Whenever we find that two variables are related, we call that relationship a causal
relationship.
2. Establishing a causal relationship requires use of a rigorous experimental design.
3. Counter to expectations, poverty has very little impact on children’s educational
outcomes.
4. The greater involvement of poor families with children’s protective services can be
explained by the difference in the number of abuse and neglect incidents by social
class.
5. Young people typically experience increased risk of involvement with delinquent
behaviors and the juvenile courts as a result of a single risk factor.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE

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