If One Found That the Average Weight and Size of Cheerleaders

question 48

Multiple Choice

If one found that the average weight and size of cheerleaders had declined significantly over the years, and that those who aspired to be cheerleaders had a high level of eating disorders, that would be evidence for a _____ cause of eating disorders.

• A) societal
• B) family
• C) psychological
• D) biological

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Definitions:

Sleep

A natural state involving mind and body where consciousness is altered, sensory activities are significantly reduced, and almost all voluntary muscles are inhibited.

Confidence Intervals

Ranges within which a population parameter is estimated to lie, with a certain level of confidence.

Population Mean

The average of a set of characteristics, measurements, or counts in the entire population being studied.

SRS

Simple Random Sampling, a fundamental sampling technique where each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.