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 hadn't, 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 conducted a causal-comparative study, which is also known as a quasi-experimental study because he did not manipulate a variable like in an experimental study. However, he did compare groups and draw causal inferences from the results. The lack of controls for game playing and interest in physics are flaws in his study design.

Tom Conducted a Study That Examined Gender Differences in Ability