Exhibit 12-6: In an ex post facto study, a researcher investigated the effect of academic self-concept on school achievement.He concluded that a more positive self-concept leads to higher achievement in school.Label the following plausible alternative hypotheses as common cause, reverse causality, or other independent variables may be operating.
-Refer to Exhibit 12-6.Higher school achievement leads to a more positive academic self-concept.

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The statement suggests that the direction of causality could be the opposite of the researcher's original assumption, indicating reverse causality. The alternative hypothesis implies that higher school achievement can cause a more positive academic self-concept, instead of the other way around.

Exhibit 12-6: in an Ex Post Facto Study, a Researcher