Steve Studies Diet and Endurance During Extended Swim Practices

question 38

Multiple Choice

Steve studies diet and endurance during extended swim practices. Which of the following represents a causal-comparative research question he might examine?

• A) Is there a relationship between calories consumed at breakfast and endurance during after-school practice?
• B) Are there differences between year-round swimmers' versus summer swimmers' endurance after 12 weeks of winter practice?
• C) What is the typical fatigue response in ninth grade female swimmers?
• D) How long does the typical competitive middle school swimmer train before he first shows signs of fatigue?

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