Which of the following statements about regression/correlation analysis is FALSE?
A) Correlation analysis involves the measurement of the closeness of the relationship between two or more variables.
B) Regression analysis involves the derivation of an equation that relates the criterion variable to one or more predictor variables.
C) Regression analysis can establish the causal relationship between two or more variables.
D) The regression line minimizes the sum of the squared deviations about the line.
E) It is much more common to conduct regression analyses using a computer.

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Regression analysis can suggest associations between variables but cannot definitively establish causation due to potential confounding variables and the nature of observational data.

Which of the Following Statements About Regression/correlation Analysis Is FALSE