The nurse evaluates a research study that examines the relationship between computer and television screen time and obesity. A correlational analysis reveals a correlation of +0.95. What can the nurse conclude about the relationship between these two vari
a. An increase in screen time causes obesity.
b. An increase in obesity leads to increased screen time.
c. Screen time and obesity vary in opposite directions.
d. Screen time and obesity vary together.
ANS: D
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Select all that apply. 1. Coarse, dry hair 2. Areas of hair loss 3. Scaling on the scalp 4. Pustules on the scalp 5. Oval nits on the hair shaft
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