A Research Design That Seeks to Determine the Nature of the Relationship

question 50

Multiple Choice

A research design that seeks to determine the nature of the relationship between two variables, such as a healthy diet and the prevalence of health issues in old age, is called a(n)

• A)self-report study.
• B)observational study.
• C)experiment.
• D)correlational study.

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Definitions:

Hyoid Bone

A U-shaped bone in the throat that supports the tongue and is involved in swallowing.

Floating Rib

The last two pairs of ribs in humans that are not attached to the sternum or to other ribs, providing flexibility and mobility.

Mandible

The lower jawbone in vertebrates; in insects and other arthropods, one of a pair of mouthparts used for biting and grinding food.

Radius

The bone on the thumb side of the forearm, or a straight line from the center to the circumference of a circle or sphere.