What is this assignment about?

You must analyze a correlational study and show that correlation does NOT mean causation by identifying possible third variables.

PART 1 (NO AI ALLOWED VERY IMPORTANT)

  1. Choose one study from the list.
  2. Create 3 third variables on your own.
  3. For each one:
    • Name the variable
    • Explain in 23 sentences how it could explain the relationship

You cannot use AI in this part. It must be your own work.

PART 2 (AI ALLOWED LIMITED USE)

  1. Open a new chat with an AI tool (ChatGPT, etc.).
  2. Paste your chosen study.
  3. Ask the AI for 2 new third variables (different from yours).
  4. Then:
    • Copy and paste the entire conversation into your document

Do NOT edit, shorten, or summarize the AI conversation.

EVALUATION OF AI (NO AI ALLOWED)

After the transcript:

  • Evaluate each AI variable
  • Say if it is realistic or not
  • Explain in 23 sentences each

PART 3 FINAL REFLECTION (NO AI)

Answer in 12 sentences each:

  1. Difference between correlation and causation
  2. Your strongest third variable and why
  3. Were AI variables stronger or weaker?
  4. Why third variables are important in research

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