Sammy Noticed That Her Test Grades Were Better When She

question 46

Multiple Choice

Sammy noticed that her test grades were better when she attended classes. She decided to create a study to see if there was a relationship between class attendance and test performance. In what aspect of the social research process has Sammy engaged?

• A) finding patterns in everyday life
• B) collecting empirical data
• C) providing transparency in methods
• D) reporting provisional knowledge

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Definitions:

Preterm

A term referring to babies born before 37 weeks of gestation, often facing potential health challenges due to early birth.

Low Birth Weight

A term used to describe babies who are born weighing less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds), which can be associated with health issues in newborns and may require special care.

Low-Birth-Weight Infants

Newborns whose birth weight is less than 2,500 grams, often requiring specialized medical care.

Postpartum Period

The period after childbirth when the mother adjusts, both physically and psychologically, to the process of childbirth. This period lasts about six weeks or until her body has completed its adjustment and returned to a near prepregnant state.