Students who spent Friday night studying for a test were placed in Group A, and students who spent Friday night partying were placed in Group B. Students in Group A got higher test scores than those in Group B. What can the researcher conclude?

a. Studying is related to higher test scores than partying.
b. Partying lowers test scores.
c. Studying causes an increase in test scores.
d. Partying is related to higher test scores than studying.


Ans: A

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