Which of the Following Is an Example Where the Conclusions

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example where the conclusions made are stronger than are justified?

• A)"The correlation between the two variables in this observational study was found to be statistically significant (p<.05), which implies a cause and effect relationship."
• B)"The relationship between these two variables was found to be statistically significant (p = .049; n = 10,000), thus indicating a strong relationship." Note: p reflects the p-value, and n the sample size.
• C)"Venting anger can be helpful to your heart health! A study based on 1,000 middle-aged males followed over a period of 10 years found that men who were able to vent their anger were less likely to have heart attacks."
• D)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Foliation

The repetitive layering in metamorphic rocks, which occurs due to the reorientation of minerals under intense heat and pressure.

Thrust Fault

a type of reverse fault where the upper block, above the fault plane, moves up and over the lower block.

Metamorphic Rock

rock that has undergone transformation from an original form due to high pressure, high temperature, or both.

Shear Zones

Regions of the Earth's crust where deformation has occurred due to differential motion, often associated with the movement of tectonic plates.