Question

a psychology student conducted a survey and the results indicate that regular exercise leads to weight loss. the student used this conclusion in his report paper. what could be wrong with this conclusion? the survey is administered to the general public. the study did not take into account other factors such as the physiology and diet of subjects. the survey is not a reliable data - collection method. the study relied on the observation of the student.

Explanation:

In psychology, when drawing conclusions, multiple factors need to be considered. Just relying on a survey of the general public without accounting for variables like physiology and diet can lead to inaccurate conclusions. Surveys can be reliable data - collection methods, and the study is not just based on the student's observation.

Answer:

The study did not take into account other factors such as the physiology and diet of subjects.