Which of the Following Is Part of an Ex Post

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is part of an ex post facto study but not an experimental study?

• A) manipulation of an independent variable
• B) control of extraneous variables
• C) measurement of a dependent variable
• D) inclusion of a subject variable

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Definitions:

Obesity Rate

The percentage of a population that is classified as obese, typically measured by body mass index (BMI) criteria.

American Adults

Individuals over the age of 18 who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

Hypothalamus Damage

Harm or injury to the hypothalamus, a region of the brain responsible for hormone release and regulation of basic drives such as hunger, thirst, and temperature control.

Weight Gain

The increase in body weight over a period of time, which can result from an increase in muscle mass, fat deposits, or excess fluid retention.