What can be assumed if x causes y?
A) that x and y are inversely related
B) that y is a dependent variable
C) that other variables do NOT matter
D) that y must, in turn, cause x

Question

What can be assumed if x causes y?  
A) that x and y are inversely related 
B) that y is a dependent variable 
C) that other variables do NOT matter 
D) that y must, in turn, cause x

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If x causes y, then y is the dependent variable, meaning that it is affected by changes in x. However, it cannot be assumed that x and y are inversely related, that other variables do not matter, or that y must, in turn, cause x.

What Can Be Assumed If X Causes Y