While some studies have investigated the positive effects of organized sports using correlational designs, others have used experimental designs
Which type of study provides evidence that sports participation itself accounts for the positive relationship?
A) correlational designs
B) experimental designs
C) both correlational an experimental designs
D) neither type of study
B) experimental designs. Because of random assignment, experiments are able to identify causal relations between variables. Some studies have used experimental designs and found that sports activity produces positive outcomes.
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a. heredity and environment engage c. therapist and client engage b. illness and treatment combine d. nature and nurture combine
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A. have higher rates of bipolar disorder than countries where consumption of these foods is less. B. have about the same rates of bipolar disorder as countries where consumption of these foods is less. C. have lower rates of bipolar disorder than countries where consumption of these foods is less. D. report no cases of bipolar disorder.
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a. direct b. indirect c. subliminal d. nonverbal
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