Identifying Flaws in Student Study Study Outcomes

Very Easy Critical Reasoning Identifying Flaws

In a recent study, researchers concluded that students who study late at night perform better on math exams compared to those who study in the morning. However, the study did not account for the amount of prior knowledge each participant had about math before they started their study sessions.

Based on this information, which of the following statements identifies a flaw in the researchers' conclusion?

The performance of students during math exams is influenced by various factors beyond study time.

Students who study at night may have chosen that time due to their own preferences.

The study involved only students from a single university.

The researchers did not measure the prior knowledge of the students before the study.

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