Based on a study of household incomes of men and women who a

Based on a study of household incomes of men and women who are are married, a researcher concludes that marriage causes people to become wealthier. Do you agree with this conclusion?

A. No. There may be a relationship between marital status and gross income, but that does not mean that one causes the other.

B. Yes. People who are married have families to support and work harder to earn more money.

C. Yes. People who are married share all expenses, therefore, they have more money.

D. No. There is no relationship between marital status and gross gross income.

Solution

The conclusion with respect to the above statement which may be supported is:

A. No. There may be a relationship between marital status and gross income, but that does not mean that one causes the other.