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RESEARCH STUDY 9

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RESEARCH STUDY 9.1: Dr.Farah is an educational psychologist who is interested in studying the potential causal relationship between doing homework and academic achievement.In January, Dr.Farah has her students report their fall GPA (a measure of academic achievement) and estimate how many hours they spent doing homework during a typical week in the fall semester.In May, Dr.Farah measures the same variables again (the estimated number of hours spent doing homework during a typical week in the spring semester and their spring GPA) .She finds the following correlations. A colleague of Dr.Farah's asks her why she did not simply conduct an experiment.Which of the following is a probable reason for Dr.Farah's choice not to conduct an experiment?

Recognize the importance of hypothesis testing and observational guidelines within psychological research.

Analyze the role of demand characteristics and their effects on research outcomes.

Understand the distinction between correlational and experimental research designs.

Comprehend the basics of statistical analysis, including measures of central tendency, inferential statistics, reliability, and variability.

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