Do children have a preference for a type of snack? When given the choice between snacks that are healthy, moderately healthy, or junk food, a study finds that 10 chose healthy snacks, 12 chose moderately healthy snacks, and 20 chose junk food. The analysis finds ?2 (2, N = 42) = 8.56, p < .01. Based on your study you can conclude ______.

A. children are twice as likely to choose junk food as healthy or moderately healthy snacks
B. more children preferred junk food than healthy or moderately healthy snacks
C. children love sugar
D. you cannot draw any conclusions from the results


Ans: B

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