Reverse causality is an issue that comes up when
A)the independent variable occurs at the same time as the dependent variable.
B)we have our independent and dependent variables switched around.
C)the dependent variable is inversely related to the independent variable.
D)the dependent variable is actually measured at multiple time points.

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Reverse causality refers to a situation where the researcher has incorrectly identified the direction of causation between the independent and dependent variables, essentially having them "switched around." This means the presumed cause is actually the effect and vice versa.

Reverse Causality Is an Issue That Comes Up When