It May Be Difficult to Study the Difference in Academic

question 186

Multiple Choice

It may be difficult to study the difference in academic achievement between children who do and do not eat breakfast at a boarding school because

• A) it is impossible to monitor.
• B) the scientists would have to rely on the children's self-reports.
• C) it is unethical to require that some children not eat breakfast.
• D) some children do not like to eat breakfast.

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