Use the Guidelines to Evaluate the Study

question 146

Multiple Choice

Use the guidelines to evaluate the study. From the information given, what is the biggest flaw in the study?
-A health researcher randomly selected 500 high school students from the city of Oak Grove. In a private interview the researcher asked the students whether they had ever used drugs. She
Concluded that only 8% of the high school students of Oak Grove have ever used drugs.

• A)Selection bias
• B)The wording of the question
• C)The setting may discourage honest responses
• D)Participation bias
• E)The source of the study

Understand the growth patterns and developmental phases of plants, including indeterminate growth and meristem functions.

Comprehend the structural adaptations of plant cells for specific functions such as support, water transport, and photosynthesis.

Identify the types of plant tissue, their organization, and their roles in plant anatomy and physiology.

Recognize the importance of genetic factors in plant variations and the potential for agricultural applications.

---

Definitions:

Seriously Injured

A condition where an individual has sustained severe physical harm, often requiring significant medical treatment.

Intentional Tort

A wrongful act done on purpose that causes harm to someone else, for which the law allows a civil lawsuit.

Common Law

A legal system based on court precedents and customs rather than statutory laws.

Act was Intentional

Describes a situation where an individual's actions are deliberate and purposeful, rather than accidental or negligent.