Mr. Jones,a physical education teacher,notices that some of his students are better basketball players than others. He wonders if having a basketball net at home fosters the development of basketball skills. He gives his students a short survey that asks them if they have a basketball net at home. Sure enough,Mr. Jones finds that the better basketball players are more likely to have a net at home. He concludes that having a basketball net at home facilitates the development of basketball skills. Is his conclusion appropriate?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mr. Jones' conclusion is not appropriate because he did not conduct an experimental study. His observation is correlational, and correlation does not imply causation. There could be other factors influencing the students' basketball skills.

Mr Jones,a Physical Education Teacher,notices That Some of His Students