Which of the following is not a condition which must be satisfied in order to establish a causal relationship:
A) the variables are associated
B) the variables are in a plausible causal sequence
C) the relationship is to be statistically significant
D) the variables cannot be connected spuriously

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While statistical significance can support causal inference, it is not a necessary condition for establishing a causal relationship. The other options (A, B, D) are all conditions that must be satisfied for a causal relationship to be established.

Which of the Following Is Not a Condition Which Must