In an ex post facto study, a researcher investigated the effect of academic self-concept on school achievement. He concluded that a more positive self-concept leads to higher achievement in school. Label the following plausible alternative hypotheses as common cause, reverse causality, or other independent variables may be operating. Higher school achievement leads to a more positive academic
self-concept.
a. common cause
b. reverse causality
c. other independent variables may be operating
B
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