Which of the Following Is TRUE About the Secular Trend

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about the secular trend for early onset of puberty?

• A) It is probably due to better health and nutrition.
• B) It does not appear to have a genetic limit.
• C) It is found in nonindustrialized countries.
• D) It is so called because it seems to be linked with decreased influence of religion.

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Definitions:

Nonlinear Relationship

A nonlinear relationship exists when changes in the independent variable do not lead to proportional changes in the dependent variable.

Predict

To make an educated guess about the future based on current data or trends.

Strength

Refers to the magnitude or intensity of a relationship between variables in a study.

One-Tailed

One-tailed tests in statistics specify a direction of the hypothesis, predicting either a positive or negative change but not both.