174. A case-control study finds that cases of a disease are significantly more likely to have a particular genetic marker than controls. What critical interpretation should be made?
A.
The genetic marker directly causes the disease.
B.
The genetic marker is associated with the disease, but confounding or other factors could be at play.
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C.
The study proves nothing.
D.
Genetic markers are irrelevant.
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The genetic marker directly causes the disease.
The genetic marker is associated with the disease, but confounding or other factors could be at play.
