US19- to 25-Year-Olds Are __________ Likely Than Younger or Older

question 5

Multiple Choice

U.S.19- to 25-year-olds are __________ likely than younger or older individuals to __________.

• A) less; chew tobacco
• B) more; be inactive
• C) less; take stimulants
• D) more; smoke cigarettes

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Definitions:

Confounding Variables

These are variables that the researcher failed to control, or eliminate, damaging the internal validity of an experiment by providing a possible alternative explanation for outcomes.

External Validity

How broadly the outcomes of a research project can be extended to different contexts and populations.

Real-Life Experience

Direct personal encounter or involvement in actual life situations, as opposed to theoretical or simulated environments.

Statistical Analysis

The process of collecting, examining, summarizing, and interpreting data to gain insights and support decision making.