Statistically significant results from a nonexperimental study inform the researcher that:
A) the independent variable caused the dependent variable.
B) the predictor variable caused the criterion variable.
C) one variable caused a change in another variable.
D) two variables are associated in some way.

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Statistically significant results from a nonexperimental study indicate an association between variables, but they do not establish causality. Nonexperimental studies often lack the control over variables that is necessary to determine cause and effect.

Statistically Significant Results from a Nonexperimental Study Inform the Researcher