What Predictions Can Be Made About TV Watching and Children's

question 77

Multiple Choice

What predictions can be made about TV watching and children's health based on the Quebec Longitudinal Study of preschoolers?

• A) Higher rates of TV watching are correlated with higher rates of depression among preschoolers.
• B) Higher rates of TV watching are correlated with higher BMIs and snacking among preschoolers.
• C) Higher rates of TV watching are correlated with poor school adjustment among preschoolers.
• D) Higher rates of TV watching are correlated with body image negativity and higher rates of eating disorders.

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Definitions:

Regression Equation

An equation that predicts a dependent variable based on one or more independent variables, typically in the form Y = a + bX for simple linear regression.

Independent Variables

Variables in a statistical model that are manipulated or controlled to test their effect on dependent variables.

Standard Deviation

A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion in a set of values, indicating how much the values differ from the mean.

Error Variable

A variable that quantifies the difference between observed and predicted values in a model or experiment.