A Researcher Reports a Positive Relationship Between Sugar Consumption and Activity

question 16

Multiple Choice

A researcher reports a positive relationship between sugar consumption and activity level for a group of 7-year-old children.Based on this relationship,which of the following conclusions is justified?

• A)Decreasing the amount of sugar consumption in children will reduce their activity level.
• B)Children who consume more sugar tend to exhibit higher activity levels.
• C)Increasing the amount of sugar consumption in children will increase their activity level.
• D)All of the other options are justified conclusions.

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