A Researcher Wants to Identify Leading Causes of Adolescent Use

question 37

Multiple Choice

A researcher wants to identify leading causes of adolescent use of vaping. Which statement could serve as a hypothesis?

• A) Teens will start vaping due to initial pressure by friends and peers.
• B) Teens were found to be unaware of the risks.
• C) Past research reported teens perceived vaping as unrelated directly to health.
• D) Results indicated decline in knowledge of cost to vape.
• E) Hypotheses must be in the form of a question.

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Definitions:

Task Maturity

Having the skill set necessary to complete a job, as well as the ability to set and meet realistic goals and the ability to take on responsibility for the task.

Seniority

The concept of giving priority to individuals based on their length of service or time spent in a position or organization.

Overloading

The situation wherein a system or individual is given more work or responsibility than they can manage.

Underutilizing

Not making the most effective or efficient use of resources, employees, or capabilities.