Which Statement Is NOT a Key Finding in Research on People

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT a key finding in research on people who are single?

• A) By the 1960s,more people were single than married.
• B) In 2012,nearly 90 percent of Canadians aged 20 to 24 were single.
• C) Approximately 1 out of 10 people stay single their whole lives.
• D) Staying single is rarely a personal choice.

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Definitions:

Negatively Worded Items

Negatively worded items are questions or statements in surveys or questionnaires that are phrased in a negative manner, which can affect the responses or interpretations of the data.

Scale

A measurement tool or system that quantifies or categorizes variables, often used in surveys and research.

Factor Analysis

A statistical technique that uncovers latent variables or factors responsible for the correlation patterns among a collection of observed variables.

Variables

Characteristics or conditions that can change and potentially affect the outcome of a study or experiment.