The Main Distinction Between the Terms Crowding and Density Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

The main distinction between the terms crowding and density is that crowding refers to ____, while density refers to ____.

• A)the concentration of people; the concentration of physical objects
• B)a subjective feeling; a physical reality
• C)a neutral or positively experienced concentration of people; a negatively experienced concentration of people
• D)situations over which people perceive that they have control; situations over which people do NOT perceive that they have control

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Definitions:

Lurking Variable

A variable that affects both variables of interest in a study but was not included in the study, potentially confounding the results.

Outdoor Temperature

The temperature of the air outside, which can vary widely depending on the weather, time of day, and geographic location.

Association

A relationship or link between two or more variables, where changes in one variable correspond to changes in the other.

Life Expectancy

The average period that an individual is expected to live, based on statistical averages.