Use the Following Information to Answer the Question: the Purpose

question 15

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question: The purpose of the research was to determine whether cholesterol level is related to lifestyle behaviors. The lifestyle behaviors of interest were physical activity, dietary fat intake, smoking status, and self-reported life satisfaction. The researchers rejected the null hypothesis. What was the primary dependent variable in this study?

• A) Lifestyle behaviors
• B) Gender
• C) Cholesterol level
• D) Physical activity
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Positive Consequence

A beneficial result or effect of an action or decision, often used to encourage desirable behaviors.

Promotion

The act of raising someone to a higher position or rank or the increasing of something's importance or value.

Transfer

The process of moving knowledge, skills, or behaviors from one context to another, enhancing learning or performance.

Criticism

The expression of disapproval or judgement based on perceived faults or mistakes.