________ Is Defined as a Collection of Assertions That Specify

question 37

Multiple Choice

________ is defined as a collection of assertions that specify how and why variables are related, as well as the conditions in which they should and should not be related.

• A) Hypothesis
• B) Information
• C) Paradigm
• D) Data
• E) Theory

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Definitions:

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which an organism uses energy to support its basic functions and activities.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The amount of energy expended while at rest in a neutrally temperate environment, necessary to maintain vital functions of the body.

Total Metabolic Rate

The total amount of energy expended by an organism to maintain all bodily functions while at rest.

Body Mass Index

A measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women, used to categorize underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity.