Chapter 12, Problem 17PT4

To determine

To find: the does this research indicate that a girl has a lower income due to an extreme excess weight yes or not.

Answer to Problem 17PT4

No, the study suggests an association between income and being severely overweight, but we can’t draw a cause-and-effect conclusion.

Explanation of Solution

There may be a correlation, but there is no clear relationship between cause and effect. We cannot infer this reality, since this is a research and not an experiment (no therapy has been imposed).

Hence, the correct option is (d)