A Researcher Discovers a Strong Correlation Between the Number of Hours

question 25

Multiple Choice

A researcher discovers a strong correlation between the number of hours spent watching TV and the level of aggression shown at school. What can be concluded?

• A)watching a lot of TV causes children to become aggressive
• B)naturally aggressive children are led to watch a lot of TV
• C)knowing TV-watching patterns enables a prediction of aggressiveness
• D)because of the distraction of TV, those who watch a lot of it are not very aggressive

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Definitions:

Time Biased Media

Media that have a long-lasting presence or influence, emphasizing stability and tradition over rapid changes.

Space Biased Media

Media technologies that emphasize the dissemination of information over long distances, facilitating broad communication rather than depth or localized context.

Number Of Hours

A measurement of time, typically used to quantify the duration of activities, work, or events.

Naomi Klein

A Canadian author, social activist, and filmmaker known for her critiques of global capitalism and climate change.