After Collecting Data,a Researcher Determines That Places That Have Instituted

Multiple Choice

After collecting data,a researcher determines that places that have instituted a death penalty have shown a decrease in murders.Assuming that the data are accurate,what can be safely concluded?

A) The relationship has been determined by another variable.
B) Places that do not have a death penalty should consider instituting one as a deterrent to violent crime.
C) There are fewer murders in places that have a death penalty.
D) It is likely that violent criminals have moved to places that do not yet have a death penalty.