Evaluating Group Study Effectiveness

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In a recent study, researchers found that students who study in groups perform better on exams than those who study alone. Based on this finding, the principal of a local high school concluded that encouraging group study sessions will lead to improved academic performance across the entire school.

Which of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the principal's argument?

Students who prefer studying alone are often more successful than those who enjoy group study.

Group study sessions can sometimes lead to distractions, reducing the time spent on studying.

The academic performance of students varies greatly depending on their individual study habits.

Previous studies have shown that group study is effective for mastering difficult subjects.

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