Which of the Following Words or Phrases Should Be Used

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words or phrases should be used in the excerpt below to signal to readers that because land-use problems are causing high bacteria levels, landowners must take action. Bacteria levels are often above state standards and are due to localized, specific land-use problems. _______, landowners must take action to address these problems and reduce the high bacteria levels.

• A) Nevertheless
• B) For example
• C) Next
• D) Consequently

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Definitions:

Cognitive Miser

A theoretical concept suggesting that humans prefer to take mental shortcuts for decision-making to conserve cognitive energy.

Demand Characteristics

Aspects of a study that give away its purpose or communicate how the participant is expected to behave.

Correlated

When two or more variables have a statistical relationship with each other, indicating that changes in one are associated with changes in the other.

Underlying Construct

Refers to the theoretical concept or psychological variable that is being measured or assessed, but is not directly observable.