A correlation coefficient can ______ demonstrate cause.
A) always
B) never
C) mostly
D) intermittently

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Correlation coefficient only measures the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables. It cannot prove causation because there could be other factors or variables that affect the relationship. Therefore, it is not always possible to establish causation based solely on correlation.

A Correlation Coefficient Can ______ Demonstrate Cause