The cross-sectional design precludes causal inferences regarding the directionality of the observed relationships
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The cross-sectional design precludes causal inferences regarding the directionality of the observed relationships.
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- The mediating and moderating role of mathematical problem-solving skills in the relationship between primary school students number sense and mathematics self-efficacy (2026) · Journal of Pedagogical Research · doi
The cross-sectional and relational design prevents causal inferences; temporal precedence cannot be established, so findings should be interpreted as associational rather than causal.
methodology gaplimitationsevidence 4/5Keywords: causal cross sectional relational design prevents inferences temporal precedence cannot established interpreted associational rather - The impact of the mathematical adversity quotient on preparatory students’ mathematics learning engagement: moderated mediation effect analysis (2026) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi
The cross-sectional design precludes causal inferences regarding the directionality of the observed relationships.
methodology gaplimitationsevidence 3/5Keywords: cross sectional design precludes causal inferences regarding directionality observed relationships - Academic jealousy, attitudes, and motivation in relation to foreign language learning effort: a structural equation modeling approach (2026) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi
The cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, preventing the establishment of cause-and-effect relationships between variables.
methodology gaplimitationsevidence 3/5Keywords: cross sectional design limits causal inferences preventing establishment cause effect relationships variables
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