Correlational Designs If SAT scores and first year college grades are positively correlated because
Both reflect learning in high school, this would illustrate the ____ problem.
A)bidirectional causation
B)causal direction
C)regression to the mean
D)third variable

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The fact that SAT scores and first year college grades are positively correlated suggests that there is a third variable that is influencing both (such as high school learning or academic aptitude). This is known as the third variable problem.

Correlational Designs If SAT Scores and First Year College Grades