Which of the Following Helps Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following helps prevent type 2 diabetes?

• A) maintaining a healthy weight
• B) taking oral hypoglycemic agents
• C) restricting protein intake
• D) watching caffeine intake

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Definitions:

Correlation Coefficient

A numerical index that ranges from -1.0 to 1.0 and reflects the extent to which two variables are linearly related.

Scatter Plot

A diagram that shows the relationship between two variables by displaying points on a two-dimensional plot. Usually the two variables are denoted x and y, each point represents a pair of scores, and the x variable is plotted on the horizontal axis while the y variable is plotted on the vertical axis.

Upward Slope

A term that can be used metaphorically to describe a situation or trend that is improving or increasing over time.

Replication

Doing a study again to see if the results hold up. Replications are especially persuasive when done by different researchers in different labs than the original study.