Some Researchers Have Noted That Adolescents Who Spend a Lot

question 22

Multiple Choice

Some researchers have noted that adolescents who spend a lot of time playing video or computer games are at greater risk for depression and violence. This is an example of:

• A)a valid conclusion, because more time yields more aggression is a positive association.
• B)an observational study with lurking variables that may explain the association.
• C)a single-blind experiment, because the subjects knew they were playing games.
• D)a paired data experiment, because we are studying both aggression and game playing.

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