Using correlational studies, Dr.Shemmassian studies whether exposure to violence in the media leads to violent behavior.Suppose she finds that participants who have been exposed to more violence in the media are, in general, more violent, but it is not clear which one causes the other.The problem in interpreting her results involves
A)directionality.
B)selection bias.
C)sampling error.
D)confounds.

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The problem with interpreting the results is directionality, meaning it is unclear whether exposure to violence in the media leads to violent behavior or vice versa. This makes it difficult to establish causality between the two variables. Selection bias, sampling error, and confounds may also be issues, but they are not specifically mentioned in the scenario provided.

Using Correlational Studies, Dr