Tom conducted a study that examined gender differences in ability to learn physics concepts from computer games. In his study he found men learned better
From games than the women. He had not, however, controlled for amount of game
Playing or interest in physics. These lack of controls are a flaw in Tom's
A) survey study.
B) causal-comparative study.
C) correlational study.
D) experimental study.

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Tom's study is a causal-comparative study because he is examining the effect of gender on learning physics concepts from computer games. However, the lack of controls for amount of game playing or interest in physics is a flaw in his study's design.

Tom Conducted a Study That Examined Gender Differences in Ability