If students who complete a study skills course raised their grade point averages, can we conclude that the course caused their improvement?
a. Yes, because the scientific data was collected.
b. Yes, because a negative correlation exists between these students' grade point averages before and after taking the course.
c. Yes, because the course resulted in a self-fulfilling prophecy.
d. No, because there was no control group.
d
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____ may include a variety of components, such as cultural origin, cultural traditions, race, religion, and language
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