An Assumption Is Made That Adults Between the Ages of 18-25

question 37

Multiple Choice

An assumption is made that adults between the ages of 18-25 have more points on their driving record than adults aged 26-60 years. Data are collected from the driving records of a random sample to test this assumption. What type of research does this signify?

• A) descriptive
• B) inductive
• C) empirical
• D) deductive

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Definitions:

Continental Drift

A theory that explains the gradual movement of continents across the earth's surface through geological time.

Glacial Deposits

Materials left behind by glaciers as they advance and retreat, including rocks, sediments, and debris.

Fossils

The preserved remains or impressions of organisms from the past, typically found in sedimentary rock.

Scratch Marks

Linear erosional features on rock surfaces, often caused by the movement of glaciers or other sediment-laden flows.