An article in a psychology journal claims that young
students who play a musical instrument tend to have
higher test scores on state math exams.
Which statement most likely describes the relationship
between playing an instrument and state math exam
scores?
O Playing a musical instrument causes a student to
become better at solving math problems.
O Students who do not play musical instruments do not
have high scores on state math exams.
O Students who have high math scores should be
encouraged to play a musical instrument so they
become proficient with music as well.
O Students who play a musical instrument tend to excel
in other skills, which may explain their higher math
scores.