While Reading About a Research Study, Which of the Following

question 17

Multiple Choice

While reading about a research study, which of the following would tell you that an association claim is being made?

• A)The presence of a scatterplot or bar graph
• B)The measurement of two variables
• C)The use of a correlation coefficient
• D)The interrogation of internal validity

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model that describes the body's physiological response to stress in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Stressor

A situation or an event that causes the body to react (causes stress).

External Stressors

Factors or conditions in one’s physical or social environment that cause stress, such as workload, family issues, or environmental changes.

Chronic Stress

A constant state of stress experienced over a prolonged period of time, which can adversely affect one's physical and mental health.