A Recent Study Was Done to Assess Factors That Put

question 65

Multiple Choice

A recent study was done to assess factors that put Hispanic populations more at risk for obesity and related chronic diseases,such as diabetes and heart disease,than non-Hispanic populations.Data were collected on several factors,such as the crude morality rate of Hispanics,obesity prevalence,percent of adults diagnosed with diabetes,and median income at the state level.Pearson's Correlations were used to examine the strength of the relationship between obesity and the other variables,as a way of observing which characteristics were associated with high prevalence of obesity.In addition,a simple linear regression was used to model the relationship between diabetes and obesity.The results from SPSS are shown below. What is the value of the F statistic to test the null hypothesis that versus the alternative hypothesis that ?

• A)111.64
• B)10.16
• C).83
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Intense Moods

Strong emotional states that can significantly impact a person's reasoning, behavior, and well-being, often beyond typical emotional experiences.

Settling Point

A theory in weight regulation that suggests body weight is regulated at a predetermined, or 'settled,' point by a feedback control mechanism.

Set Point

A theory suggesting that individuals have a natural, genetically determined weight or temperature that the body regulates to maintain.

Psychological Factors

Elements or aspects of a person's mental and emotional state that influence their behavior and well-being.