Researchers conducted a study and determined that students who participate in sports are happier than students who do not. Can we conclude that participating in sports makes students happier?
A)Yes, this is an observational study and we can conclude causation.
B)Yes, this is an experiment and we can conclude causation.
C)No, this is an observational study and we cannot conclude causation.
D)No, this is an experiment and we cannot conclude causation.

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The study described is observational because it observes and measures outcomes without manipulating any variables. In observational studies, it's difficult to control for all external variables that might influence the outcome, so we cannot conclusively determine causation, only correlation.

Researchers Conducted a Study and Determined That Students Who Participate