Question
(c) Suppose there is a significant difference between the percentage of female shoppers who purchased Health -Drinx and the percentage of male shoppers who purchased Health -Drinx. Has the researcher found evidence to support a claim that there is an association between a shopper's gender and purchasing Health -Drinx? Choose the best answer below. No. Evidence can never be found to support a claim that two variables are associated. Yes. However, further work would be needed to have a well-justified claim that the difference in percentage of shoppers who purchased Health -Drinx is caused by the shopper's gender. Yes. In fact, the researcher would be well -justified in making the even stronger claim that the difference in percentage of shoppers who purchased Health-Drinx is caused by the gender of the shopper.
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Percy
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Answer
Yes. However, further work would be needed to have a well-justified claim that the difference in percentage of shoppers who purchased Health-Drinx is caused by the gender of the shopper.
Explanation
The question assesses whether a significant difference in purchasing behavior between genders can be used to claim an association or causation. While a significant difference suggests an association, causation requires more rigorous evidence, such as controlled experiments.