Which of the Following Research Questions Was Addressed by Kearney

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following research questions was addressed by Kearney and Levine in their study of the impact of MTV's 16 and Pregnant?

• A) Was the show popular among pregnant women?
• B) Was the show popular among 16-year old viewers?
• C) Were women more likely to watch the show than men?
• D) Was there substantial exposure to the show?

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Exponential Smoothing

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