GPA Correlation with Extracurricular Activities

Medium Must Be True / Most Strongly Supported Inference Support

In a recent study, researchers found that students who participated in extracurricular activities had higher overall GPAs compared to those who did not. The study controlled for factors such as socioeconomic status and academic background, ensuring the comparison focused solely on the impact of extracurricular involvement. However, the researchers noted that participating in extracurricular activities does not guarantee higher GPAs for every student.

Based on the study’s findings, which of the following statements must be true?

All students involved in extracurricular activities have higher GPAs than those not involved.

Students who do not participate in extracurricular activities are less likely to achieve high GPAs.

Some students who participate in extracurricular activities still achieve low GPAs.

Extracurricular activities are the only factor affecting students' GPAs.

Higher GPAs are solely a result of participating in extracurricular activities.

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