mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #574

A teacher notices that students who participate in extracurricular activities tend to perform better academically. What action should be taken to investigate this relationship further?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #574

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A teacher notices that students who participate in extracurricular activities tend to perform better academically. What action should be taken to investigate this relationship further?

    • A) Design an experiment to test the causal relationship between extracurricular activities and academic performance
    • B) Conduct a survey to identify other factors that may influence academic performance
    • C) Analyze existing data on student participation in extracurricular activities and academic performance
    • D) Implement a new policy requiring all students to participate in extracurricular activities

    Answer: Design an experiment to test the causal relationship between extracurricular activities and academic performance

    Explanation: Is correct; option B may not establish causality. USAT, HAT and MDCAT analytical sections repeat this pattern.