A Researcher Wanted to Determine If Consuming Diet Sodas Causes

question 30

Multiple Choice

A researcher wanted to determine if consuming diet sodas causes diabetes.He conducted a study in which subjects were asked to recall how many diet sodas they drank each day,on average;the subjects' blood sugar levels were then measured.The average blood sugar levels were determined in the test subjects.Each group included an equal number of male and female participants and the groups were standardized for average weight and age.Which of these statements most accurately describes what is seen in the graph?

• A)There appears to be a positive correlation between the number of diet sodas consumed each day and the average blood sugar levels measured in mmol/L.However,no definite cause-effect relationship has been established.
• B)There appears to be a negative correlation between the number of diet sodas consumed each day and the average blood sugar levels measure in mmol/L.However,no definite cause-effect relationship has been established.
• C)Drinking four or more diet sodas each day causes diabetes;a definite cause-effect relationship has been established.
• D)Drinking six or more diet sodas each day causes diabetes;a definite cause-effect relationship has been established.

Define and identify examples of conservation and centration in cognitive development.

Recognize the development of logical thinking during the concrete operational stage.

Illustrate how Piaget's theory applies to understanding specific children's behavior and learning processes.

Understand the concept of decentering and its significance in child development.

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Definitions:

Erosion Pattern

The distinctive way in which natural forces remove soil, rock, or dissolved material from one location on the Earth's surface and then transport it to another, shaping the landscape.

Potholes

Circular holes in the bedrock of a riverbed or a roadway, formed by the abrasion of small stones and sediment whirled around by water.

Swirl

The movement of a fluid in a twisted or spiraling pattern, often occurring in natural systems like air currents and water bodies or in engineered applications.

Sediments

Particles of rock, minerals, or organic matter that have been transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.