Montell Had a Theory That Decreasing Teens' Use of Social

question 37

Multiple Choice

Montell had a theory that decreasing teens' use of social media would increase their level of anxiety.He conducted a correlational study that produced a correlation coefficient of +.73 between the two variables.Based on this study,Montell felt his theory was validated.What error did Montell make in attempting to prove his theory?

• A)conducting a correlational study
• B)focusing on a limited age cohort
• C)ignoring directionality problems
• D)not factoring in a third variable

Grasp the political developments and their effects on American society, including issues of slavery, statehood, and legislation.

Recognize the role of key figures in shaping the United States’ economic, political, and social landscape.

Analyze the evolution of perspectives and policies regarding African Americans and slavery.

Understand the influence of American foreign policy decisions and treaties on the nation’s expansion and international relations.

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Definitions:

Media's Over Reliance

The excessive dependence on media sources for information, which may lead to biased or incomplete understanding of events or issues.

Expertise

The skill or knowledge an individual possesses in a specific field or discipline, often acquired through experience or education.

Bias

A tendency to lean in a certain direction, often to the detriment of an open-minded perspective, usually manifesting as unfair prejudice or favoritism towards something or someone.

Face-Ism

A bias in visual representation where there is a greater focus on the face in images of men than in images of women, implying different traits or importance attributed to genders.