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What's the Best Predictor?

A school administrator wants to identify the factor that best correlates with academic performance in Grade 11. Two variables are being considered: the duration of homework (in hours) and the number of hours spent on extracurricular activities. What statistical measure would you use to determine the predictor of academic performance?

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⚠️ COMMON MISTAKE: Students often confuse correlation with causation. Just because two variables are strongly correlated, it doesn't mean that one causes the other. In this case, we can't conclude that homework duration directly causes academic performance.

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