One problem with using archival data (e.g., existing records of disturbances) to demonstrate that exposure to uncomfortable levels of heat causes people to behave aggressively is that __________.

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The correct answer is C because it highlights a confounding variable: the fact that more people are likely to be outside during warmer weather, which could naturally lead to an increase in disturbances without necessarily indicating a direct link between heat and aggressive behavior. This challenges the assumption that heat directly causes aggression by suggesting an alternative explanation for any observed correlation.

One Problem with Using Archival Data (E