Asked by Rileigh Campbell on Jun 17, 2024
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Researchers have found that people who report having trouble sleeping are more likely than others to become depressed. Which of the following conclusions, if any, follows from these data?
A) Sleeplessness increases the probability of becoming depressed.
B) People who are starting to become depressed have trouble sleeping.
C) Certain genes increase depression and also, independently, lead to sleep troubles.
D) None of these conclusions follow from the data.
Sleeplessness
The condition of being unable to sleep, also known as insomnia, which can lead to fatigue and other health problems.
Probability
A measure of the likelihood of a specific event or outcome occurring, expressed as a ratio between 0 and 1.
Depressed
A state characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.
- Discern the limitations inherent in correlational studies for deducing causality.
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Heather CraneJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The data only shows a correlation between trouble sleeping and becoming depressed, not causation or the direction of the relationship, making none of the specific conclusions (A, B, C) directly supported by the data provided.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the limitations inherent in correlational studies for deducing causality.