The Average Number of Units Earned Per Semester by College

question 27

Multiple Choice

The average number of units earned per semester by college students is suspected to be rising. A researcher at Calendula College wishes to estimate the number of units earned by students during the spring semester at Calendula. To do so, he randomly selects 100 student transcripts and records the number of units each student earned in the spring term. Identify the variable of interest to the researcher.

• A) The number of students enrolled at Calendula College during the spring term
• B) The average indebtedness of Calendula College students enrolled in the spring
• C) The age of Calendula College students enrolled in the spring
• D) The number of units earned by Calendula College students during the spring term

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Definitions:

Maxillary

Pertaining to the maxilla, the upper jawbone in vertebrates, which forms part of the structure of the mouth and face.

Paranasal Sinuses

Air-filled spaces within the bones around the nose, which help humidify and filter the air we breathe.

Maxillary

Refers to the upper jawbone in vertebrates, which forms part of the skull.

Nasal Conchae

Curved bony structures within the nasal cavity that help to warm, moisten, and filter the air we breathe.