Read: "The study found a link between reading for pleasure and academic performance, though it did not show that one causes the other." What does this mean?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. A connection exists but cause is not shown
- Step 1: The authors caution against concluding causation. Answer: A connection exists but cause is not shown. Why not the others: Reading for pleasure causes high academic marks, High academic marks cause students to read for pleasure and No link at all exists between reading and results don't fit.
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