Descriptive Statistics Estimate the Degree of Confidence That Can Be

question 2

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Descriptive statistics estimate the degree of confidence that can be placed in generalizations for a sample and for the population from which the sample was selected.

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Definitions:

Caloric Reduction

This term involves the decrease in the amount of calories consumed with the intention of achieving health benefits such as weight loss or longevity.

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms, allowing for the growth, reproduction, maintenance of their structures, and response to environments.

Dual-Center Theory

The hypothesis that one area in the lateral hypothalamus is the “on” center, the initiator of eating, while another area in the ventromedial hypothalamus is the “off” center, the terminator of eating. Current evidence indicates that although these brain regions are crucial for eating, the regulation of eating also involves other circuits.

Lateral Region

An area situated at the side of an organ or structure within the body.