A Study of 70-Year-Olds Finds That They Are More Likely

question 77

Multiple Choice

A study of 70-year-olds finds that they are more likely to participate in religious services than younger individuals.What can be concluded?

• A)Increased age caused participants to be more religious.
• B)Sex of participant is a confounding variable.
• C)Since age and cohort are confounding variables, it is not possible to determine whether increased participation in religion is due to age or historical time in which one lived.
• D)Time of measurement is a confounding variable.

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Definitions:

First Amendment

Amendment to the United States Constitution guaranteeing freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.

Religious Principles

Fundamental beliefs and practices followed by members of a religious group.

Noncommercial Speech

Expression not made for business purposes, often receiving higher protection under freedom of speech laws.

Commercial Ads

Advertisements intended to promote the sale of products or services to consumers.