Which of the Following Is Not Expected to Be a Likely

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not expected to be a likely consequence of global warming?

• A) Melting of the polar ice caps
• B) Increased precipitation in coastal areas
• C) Increased precipitation in central areas of continents
• D) Increased disease outbreaks
• E) All of the above are likely consequences of global warming.

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Definitions:

Descriptive Statistics

Statistical methods that summarize and describe the features of a data set, including measures of central tendency and variability.

Hypotheses

Proposed explanations made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation, often tested statistically.

Confounding Variables

External variables that can affect the outcome of an experiment, making it difficult to establish a clear cause-and-effect relationship.

Random Assignment

The assignment of participants to categories of an independent variable such that each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to each category.