Evaluating an Argument about Study Habits

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In a recent study, it was found that students who study late at night perform better on math tests compared to those who study in the morning. Some educators have taken this finding to conclude that studying at night is more effective for learning mathematics overall. However, the study did not factor in the students' individual preferences for study times or their overall academic performance in other subjects.

Which of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the educators' conclusion?

Students who study late at night generally have higher overall GPAs.

Many students who performed well in math prefer studying in the morning.

The study included a wide range of students from different academic backgrounds.

Students who study at night tend to have more experience with math than those who study in the morning.

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