Consider the Observation That People Who Eat an Apple Each

question 86

Multiple Choice

Consider the observation that people who eat an apple each day have fewer visits to a doctor. Which of the following would represent the third variable that explains the negative correlation in this statement?

• A) The high levels of vitamins in apples
• B) The overall more nutritious diets of people who regularly consume apples
• C) The ages of the apple eaters
• D) The types of apples consumed

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