Which of the Following Statements About This Study Is False

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about this study is false?

• A) Most likely, 17% of those sampled intend to purchase a hybrid in the next two years.
• B) Systematic random sampling is a valid sampling technique
• C) 17% is a statistic.
• D) 17% of all Canadian drivers 50 years of age or older intend to purchase a hybrid in the next two years.
• E) None of the statements given in the set of possible answers are false.

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a standardized classification and diagnostic tool used by mental health professionals.

Binge/Purge Type

A subtype of certain eating disorders, where individuals engage in recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, leading to restricted food intake and excessive weight loss.

Purging Behavior

Actions taken to rid the body of consumed food or calories, commonly seen in eating disorders, including self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives.