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A researcher conducts a study in the current year and finds that individuals in their 60s report significantly lower confidence in using new digital technologies compared to individuals in their 20s. The researcher concludes that as people age, their ability to adapt to new technology declines. What is the most significant potential flaw in this conclusion based on the study's design?
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A researcher conducts a study in the current year and finds that individuals in their 60s report significantly lower confidence in using new digital technologies compared to individuals in their 20s. The researcher concludes that as people age, their ability to adapt to new technology declines. What is the most significant potential flaw in this conclusion based on the study's design?