In elementary school (grades 1 to 6), there is a strong association between a child's height and the child's reading ability. taller children tend to be able to read at a higher level. however, there is a very significant confounding variable that is influencing both height and reading ability. what is it?

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Marlon Adams

25 October, 13:29

In elementary school (grades 1 to 6), there is a strong association between a child's height and the child's reading ability. taller children tend to be able to read at a higher level. however, there is a very significant confounding variable that is influencing both height and reading ability. what is it?

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Leandro Watts · Answer 1

The age of the child is a significant confounding variable that influences both height and reading ability.

Elementary school consists of children aged approximately between age 5 to 12. Children between the ages of 5 and 12 vary considerably in their height. Similarly a child aged 5 will typically have a lower reading ability compared to a child aged 12 due to the latter possessing more advanced language skills and receiving more reading practice.