Which Race/ethnic Group Experiences the Highest Rate of Premature Births

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which race/ethnic group experiences the highest rate of premature births?

• A) African-Americans
• B) Asians
• C) Caucasians
• D) Hispanics

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Definitions:

Theory

A systematic framework of concepts and purposes designed to explain specific phenomena or predict future outcomes based on empirical evidence.

Phenomenon

An observable event or fact, especially one that is not fully understood, distinguished by its remarkable or unusual nature.

Interrelated Hypotheses

Interrelated hypotheses are hypotheses that are connected or have a logical relationship with each other within a broader research context.

Parsimony

The principle that among competing hypotheses that predict equally well, the one with the fewest assumptions should be selected.