Correlational studies have shown that people who graduate from college tend to make more money than people who do not graduate from college. The MOST appropriate conclusion that can be drawn from this fact is that graduating from college:

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Correlational studies cannot prove causality, so Option A and C are incorrect. The language "produces" in Option B implies a causal relationship, which is not necessarily accurate. The most appropriate conclusion is that graduating from college is associated with higher income later, as shown by the correlation.

Correlational Studies Have Shown That People Who Graduate from College