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5. Researchers conducted a naturalistic study of children between the ages of 5 and 7 years. The researchers visited classrooms during class party celebrations. As a measure of hyperactivity, they recorded the number of times children left their seats The researchers found a strong positive correlation between sugary snacks offered at the parties and hyperactivity. Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that sugar causes hyperactivity. a. Explain why people may easily accept the conclusion of the study described above? Include in your explanation a misunderstanding of correlational studies b. As a follow-up study, the researchers are designing an experiment to test whether sugar causes hyperactivity. For the experiment, please do the followingg o State a possible hypothesis. Operationally define the independent and dependent variables. o Describe how random assignment can be achieved, and why it is important for experiments.