A Researcher Studying the Association Between Elementary Home-Schooling and Credit

question 22

Multiple Choice

A researcher studying the association between elementary home-schooling and credit score of the respondent, chose cases which she knew had a positive association between the dependent and independent variable. What term or phrase is used to define this study design?

• A) selective observation
• B) overgeneralization
• C) random sample
• D) stratified sample

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Definitions:

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles.

Sleep Apnea

A sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep.

Older Women

Females of advanced age, often considered in the context of health, social, or psychological issues specific to this demographic.

Narcolepsy

A sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep.