The ability to make a causal inference between two variables is a function of one's _____,not the _____ used to analyze the data.
A)research design;statistical technique
B)statistical technique;research design
C)statistical technique;experiment
D)observations;variables

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The design of a research study determines the type and quality of data collected, while statistical techniques are used to analyze the data. Causal inference depends on whether the research design includes appropriate measures to control for confounding variables and to establish temporal order between the variables of interest. Therefore, the ability to make a causal inference is primarily determined by the research design, not the statistical techniques used.

The Ability to Make a Causal Inference Between Two Variables