The Effect of Physical Activity for the Elderly Is To

question 92

Multiple Choice

The effect of physical activity for the elderly is to:

• A) cause a diminished immune response.
• B) reduce development of the "dwindles."
• C) cause involuntary weight loss.
• D) negatively affect balance.

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Definitions:

Experimental Group

The group in a scientific experiment that receives the treatment or intervention under study to assess its effect compared to a control group.

Population

The total number of individuals or entities within a specified area or group which could be studied or observed.

Internal Validity

The characteristic of a study that allows us to conclude that the manipulation of the independent variable caused the observed changes in the dependent variable.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated by the researcher to examine its impact on the dependent variable.