A Study of Consumer Behavior Finds a Strong Positive Association

question 4

Multiple Choice

A study of consumer behavior finds a strong positive association between sales of ice cream and sales of soda.Describe three different possible cause-and-effect relationships that might be present.

• A)Perhaps sales of ice cream cause higher sales of soda,sales of soda cause higher sales of ice cream,or both could be caused by a lurking variable such as the outdoor temperature.
• B)There is only one cause-and-effect relationship: sales of soda cause higher sales of ice cream.
• C)There are no possible cause-and-effect relationships because there should be an arithmetic mistake.
• D)There is only one cause-and-effect relationship: sales of ice cream cause higher sales of soda.
• E)There are only two cause-and-effect relationships: sales of ice cream cause higher sales of soda,or sales of soda cause higher sales of ice cream.

Grasp the basic concepts of genetics, including gene expression and inheritance patterns.

Comprehend the influence of environment and genetics on development.

Describe the process and importance of prenatal development and the factors affecting it.

Recognize the impact of stress and environmental factors on physiological and psychological functions.

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Definitions:

Eti/o

A prefix in medical terminology referring to causes or origins of diseases.

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Intestine

Part of the digestive system, a long tube that helps in the digestion and absorption of nutrients from food.

Combining Forms

Morphemes that occur in the middle or at the beginning of a word and are used to alter its meaning or create a new word.