In a Study Comparing Normal-Weight Versus Obese Individuals, Researchers Found

question 14

Multiple Choice

In a study comparing normal-weight versus obese individuals, researchers found that the obese participants had significantly:

• A)fewer dopamine receptors in their brains.
• B)lower levels of the neurotransmitter neuropeptide Y (NPY) in various brain areas, most notably the hypothalamus.
• C)more dopamine receptors in their brains.
• D)higher levels of the neurotransmitter neuropeptide Y (NPY) in various brain areas, most notably the hypothalamus.

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Definitions:

Household Income

The total amount of money earned by every member of a single household.

College Students

Individuals who are enrolled in a college or university program leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree.

Level Of Significance

The threshold beyond which the results of a statistical test are considered statistically significant.

P-value

The probability of obtaining test results at least as extreme as the results actually observed, under the assumption that the null hypothesis is true.