Carol conducted a causal-comparative study of the effects of attendance on math achievement. She found a statistically significant relationship between math achievement and school attendance. What would be the most appropriate next step?
A) Conclude that math achievement causes improved attendance
B) Conclude that attendance causes improve math achievement
C) Conduct an ANOVA to examine achievement for each level of attendance
D) Examine reverse causality to proceed cautiously with interpretation

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Reverse causality should be examined because a statistically significant relationship does not establish causation. It's important to consider that the relationship might work the other way around, or there could be other factors influencing both variables.

Carol Conducted a Causal-Comparative Study of the Effects of Attendance