Which of the Following Is Not an Example of Empirical

question 205

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of empirical data?

• A)Reading the temperature on a thermometer
• B)Hearing that it snowed a lot last night
• C)Weighing yourself
• D)Having your doctor measure your blood pressure

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Definitions:

85th Percentile

A statistical value where 85 percent of observations fall below this point, often used in growth charts to indicate levels above which might be considered overweight or at risk.

Body Fat

The portion of the human body composed of fat tissue, essential for energy storage, protection of internal organs, and thermal insulation.

Calipers

Measuring instruments used to precisely determine the dimensions of an object or the distance between two points.

CDC Growth Chart

A set of charts developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to monitor the growth patterns of children.