Jean just read about an interesting research study summarized in a professional journal. In the study, researchers collected information about students' reading abilities in 3 Superscript rd grade, and then followed up years later to see how many graduated from high school. They found that students who had higher reading abilities were more likely to graduate. Jean tells her principal that 3rd grade reading abilities are the key to high school graduation, so the school needs to invest in strong reading instruction in kindergarten, first, and second grades. Has Jean made a mistake in her interpretation of the study?
A. Yes. This is a correlational study, which means that the researchers found a relationship between third grade reading abilities and high school graduation. Jean has misinterpreted this study and believes that third grade reading abilities are the cause of high school graduation.
B. No. Because the researchers followed up with the same set of students years later, it is correct to say that third grade reading abilities are the key to high school graduation.
C. No, because ultimately investing in reading instruction will not be a bad thing for students.
D. Yes. The school