Asked by ronak hindocha on Jul 09, 2024

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Dr. Simmons has found a strong positive correlation between watching violent cartoons on TV and children's levels of aggression towards others. What can be concluded from this research?

A) Violent TV viewing causes aggressive behavior in children.
B) Aggressive behavior causes children to watch more violent TV.
C) Violent TV viewing and aggressive behavior towards other children are unrelated.
D) Violent TV viewing and aggressive behavior towards other children are related in some way.

Correlation

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together, showing the relationship but not causation between them.

Violent Cartoons

Animated programs characterized by scenes of physical aggression or conflict.

Aggressive Behavior

Conduct that is intended to cause harm or pain to another individual, often seen as a response to frustration or a means to assert dominance.

  • Understand the implications of research findings for correlational studies.
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Bhavya BihaniJul 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The correct conclusion is that there is a relationship between watching violent cartoons and aggression in children, but the nature of this relationship (cause and effect, direction, etc.) cannot be determined from a correlation alone.