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Jamel Hooker
on Nov 11, 2024
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Dr.Cast has found that children who watch more television are more likely to be overweight.Which conclusion can he reach?
A) Watching television causes obesity.
B) Children who are obese like to watch television.
C) Watching increased amounts of television is correlated with obesity.
D) Normal-weight children do not watch television.
Correlated
When two or more variables are related in some way, with changes in one variable associated with changes in another.
Obesity
A medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to an extent that it may have a negative effect on health, leading to increased risk of various diseases.
- Perceive the significant distinction between correlation and causation in the examination of research data.
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Learning Objectives
- Perceive the significant distinction between correlation and causation in the examination of research data.
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