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Professor Maddox Collects Data Showing a Correlation Between Grades and Happiness

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Professor Maddox collects data showing a correlation between grades and happiness. He concludes that being happy helps students to get better grades. Which of the following illustrates the "directionality problem" in Professor Maddox's conclusion?


A) Students in love may be happier and get better grades.
B) Good grades may produce happiness.
C) Students with poor grades may drop out of school.
D) Female (or male) students may get better grades.

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