A Researcher Finds a Strong and Positive Relationship Between Drug

Multiple Choice

A researcher finds a strong and positive relationship between drug use and criminal behavior. With this information alone can the researcher conclude that drug use is the cause of criminal behavior?

A) Yes, this is enough to establish a causal relationship between drug use and crime.
B) No, the researcher has failed to consider plausible alternative explanations.
C) No, it is impossible to find a cause for crime.