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CR · Critical Reasoning
655-705
Resolve a Paradox
Researchers observed that students who participated in regular physical exercise tended to perform better academically than those who did not engage in such activities. However, when comprehensive studies were conducted to determine if exercise directly improves academic performance, the findings were inconsistent and suggested that in some instances, exercise might not have a positive effect on grades..
Which of the following, if true, would best clarify why the findings of the comprehensive studies differed from the initial observations of the researchers?
Which of the following, if true, would best clarify why the findings of the comprehensive studies differed from the initial observations of the researchers?
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The primary motivation for students to exercise was not to enhance academic performance but to improve their physical health.
B
Many educators who have worked with students involved in exercise programs have not focused on academic achievement.
C
The students who exercised regularly before the studies were conducted tended to come from families that prioritized education.
D
Some students involved in the comprehensive studies did not maintain a consistent exercise routine.
E
The relationship between exercise and academic performance has become clearer with ongoing research.
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TejanMar 31, 2025
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