A Researcher Conducts Some Research in Which They Identify a Significant

Multiple Choice

A researcher conducts some research in which they identify a significant positive correlation (r = .42) between the number of children a person has and their life satisfaction. Which of the following is it inappropriate to conclude from this research?

A) That having children makes people more satisfied with their life.
B) That someone who has children is likely to be happier than someone who doesn't.
C) That the consequences of having children are unclear.
D) That it is possible to predict someone's life happiness partly on the basis of the number of children they have.