If a significant correlation is found between X and Y, that means
A)X may cause Y.
B)Y may cause X.
C)a third variable may cause both X and Y.
D)that all of these answers are correct.

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A significant correlation between X and Y indicates a relationship between the two variables, but it does not specify causation. It could mean X causes Y, Y causes X, or a third variable influences both, making all the given options correct.

If a Significant Correlation Is Found Between X and Y