Dr. Ramon makes the following claim: "Watching television leads people to spend less time communicating with their spouses, study says." Dr. LaSalle makes the claim: "Research shows that making more money correlates with spending less time talking with your spouse."
Which type of claim is Dr. LaSalle making?
A)anecdotal claim
B)association claim
C)causal claim
D)frequency claim

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Dr. LaSalle's claim is an association claim because it suggests a correlation between two variables (making more money and spending less time talking with one's spouse) without implying causation.

Dr Ramon Makes the Following Claim: "Watching Television Leads People