A researcher finds that those who have children at a young age are significantly more likely to have lower levels of education as a result of early childbearing.This would be an example of
A)a hypothesis.
B)a correlation.
C)causal logic.
D)an effect.

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The statement is describing a correlation (a relationship between two variables), where young age at childbearing is associated with lower levels of education. The statement does not prove causation (one variable causing the other), as it is possible that other factors could contribute to both early childbearing and lower education levels.

A Researcher Finds That Those Who Have Children at a Young