Researchers who study the process of reading in children have discovered that better readers make smoother eye movements across the page (i.e., there is a positive correlation between reading skill and the smoothness of the eye movements).Which statement is a possible cause of the correlation between smooth eye movements and reading ability?
A) The ability to make smooth eye movements improves reading ability.
B) Having good reading skills allows a child to make smooth eye movements.
C) Some third factor might cause both smooth eye movements and improved reading ability.
D) All of these options are possible causes of the correlation.

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The correlation between smooth eye movements and reading ability could be due to any of the options provided: A) smooth eye movements could improve reading ability, B) good reading skills could lead to smoother eye movements, or C) a third factor might influence both smooth eye movements and reading ability. Correlations do not imply causation, and any of these scenarios could explain the observed relationship.

Researchers Who Study the Process of Reading in Children Have