In order to determine whether some independent variable causes delinquency, we must:

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To determine causality, it's essential to establish an association between the independent variable and delinquency, ensure the association is not due to chance (statistical significance), control for other variables that could influence the outcome (third variables), and establish that the independent variable precedes delinquency in time to infer a causal direction.

In Order to Determine Whether Some Independent Variable Causes Delinquency