A significant correlation showed that the amount of time spent meditating daily causes improvements in mood. What is wrong with this conclusion?
A) A negative relationship is described
B) Correlation cannot imply causation
C) Mood is not suitable for inclusion in a correlational study
D) Amount of time spent meditating is not suitable for inclusion in a correlational study

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Correlation cannot imply causation, meaning that just because there is a significant correlation between two variables (in this case, time spent meditating and mood), it does not necessarily mean that one is causing the other. There could be other factors at play that are causing both the increase in time spent meditating and the improvement in mood. Therefore, it is incorrect to conclude that the amount of time spent meditating daily causes improvements in mood based solely on a correlation between the two variables.

A Significant Correlation Showed That the Amount of Time Spent