Which is an example of a directional,correlational hypothesis?
A) "Increasing hours spent in study groups is associated with an increase in GPA among nursing students."
B) "Increased use of study groups will result in an increase in GPA among nursing students."
C) "Nursing students who use study groups are among groups of students who have higher GPAs."
D) "Studying in study groups is related to GPA levels in nursing students."

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A directional hypothesis states whether a positive or negative interaction will occur between variables.A correlational hypothesis indicates an association without attributing cause.Stating that increased use of study groups will result in increased GPA makes this statement a cause and effect hypothesis.The third and fourth statements are nondirectional because they do not state whether or not there is a positive or negative interaction.

Which Is an Example of a Directional,correlational Hypothesis