When Sedentary Individuals Begin an Exercise Program, Body Weight _____

question 24

Multiple Choice

When sedentary individuals begin an exercise program, body weight _____ during the first couple of weeks of the program.

• A) decreases quickly
• B) is often unchanged
• C) decreases significantly
• D) decreases steadily

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Definitions:

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments to place participants into different groups using randomization, which helps ensure that each group is similar at the start of the experiment.

Experimental Design

The blueprint for conducting a scientific study to ensure that the data collected allows for a valid conclusion.

Equalizes

Makes things equal or equivalent in value, quantity, significance, or effect.

Correlational Studies

Research methods that examine the relationship between two or more variables to determine if a change in one is associated with a change in the other(s).