A survey shows that children who have encyclopedias in their homes earn better grades in school than children whose homes lack e
ncyclopedias. The researcher concludes that having encyclopedias at home improves grades. This conclusion is erroneous primarily because the researcher has incorrectly:
The researcher has incorrectly identified correlation for causation.
Explanation:
Correlation is a statistical possibility that relates two variables in a research. These relationship may or may <u>not</u> be causal. On the other hand, causation refers to the degree in which a variable has effect on another. The findings in a research might include numerous causes.
In the example, the researcher assumes the presence of encyclopedias are a direct cause, but that <u>cannot</u> be determined with the available data.
Push and pull factors A push factor is a when someone gets pushed out there country such as when war is in occurance or since there isn't enough land A pull factor is when someone is drawn to the new place such as new jobs and land
