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 of the following statements is true of Dr. Ramon's and Dr. LaSalle's claims?
A)Dr. Ramon's claim goes further than Dr. LaSalle's claim.
B)Dr. LaSalle's claim goes further than Dr. Ramon's claim.
C)Dr. LaSalle's claim is the same as Dr. Ramon's claim.
D)Dr. Ramon's claim involves more variables than Dr. LaSalle's claim.

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Dr. Ramon's claim suggests a causal relationship (watching television leads to less communication), while Dr. LaSalle's claim only suggests a correlation (making more money is associated with less communication), making Dr. Ramon's claim go further by implying causation.

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