Dr. Dias’s research shows that the death of a spouse in old age is correlated with a decline in the surviving partner’s physical health. Which conclusion is supported by this study?
A. The death of a spouse causes a decline in the surviving partner’s physical health.
B. The death of a spouse is related to a decline in the surviving partner’s physical health.
C. A decline in a surviving partner’s physical health can cause the death of a spouse.
D. A third variable, such as memory loss, causes a surviving partner’s decline in physical health following the death of a spouse.
Answer:B
Dr. Dias’s research shows that the death of a spouse in old age is correlated with a decline in the surviving partner’s physical health. Which conclusion is supported by this study?
A. The death of a spouse causes a decline in the surviving partner’s physical health. B. The death of a spouse is related to a decline in the surviving partner’s physical health. C. A decline in a surviving partner’s physical health can cause the death of a spouse. D. A third variable, such as memory loss, causes a surviving partner’s decline in physical health following the death of a spouse.