Which defines the statistical term "mean"?

a. the number that occurs most frequently
b. the average
c. the central tendency
d. a value in an ordered set of numbers below and above which fall in an equal set of numbers


Answer: b. the average

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A. multiple counselors B. multiple doctors C. multiple medicines D. over-the-counter drugs E. prescription drugs

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For any nutrition study to provide reliable information, it must

a) be interpreted accurately. b) collect quantifiable data from the right experimental population. c) use proper experimental controls. d) All of these are essential.

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What is the sweat rate for a football player that weighs 225 pounds before practice and 223 pounds after a one-hour practice if he drinks 16 oz. during the practice session?

A) 16 ounces B) 32 ounces C) 48 ounces D) 64 ounces

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Increasing amounts of angiotensin II stimulate release of the hormone _______________ from the adrenal cortex.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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