Which Statement Best Describes the Pattern of Sleeping and Waking

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the pattern of sleeping and waking in relation to body temperature

• A) We fall asleep as temperature becomes stable and wake as it starts to fluctuate. 
• B) We fall asleep as temperature begins to rise and wake as it drops. 
• C) We fall asleep as temperature begins to drop and wake as it goes up. 
• D) We fall asleep as temperature starts to fluctuate and wake as it becomes stable.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In experimental and statistical research, the variable that is being tested and measured to see if it is affected by changes in another variable (the independent variable).

Confounding Variable

An external variable in an experiment that can affect the results of the study, potentially leading to incorrect conclusions if not controlled.

Normal Curve

A bell-shaped curve that represents the distribution of many types of data where most values cluster around a mean value.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the variation or dispersion of a set of numerical data from its mean.