Explain why statistically significant findings are not always presented accurately in the media.
What will be an ideal response?
What is not news today may end up being news tomorrow, not because of any change in the reality of newsworthy problems (statistically significant findings on global warming, crime rates, incarceration rates, suicide rates, etc., are relatively steady over the course of a few years); but because what gets labeled as significant often has less to do with statistics and more to do with substantive significance.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is NOT one of the types of foundations listed in the text?
a. community foundations b. family foundations c. corporate foundations d. peer foundations
Studies of primates have shown that caloric restriction can improve physical activity and slow down metabolism
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a protective factor in families according to FFT?
A) Clear limits and consistent enforcement of discipline B) Lack of involvement in conventional activities C) Parental involvement in a child's life D) Supportive parenting that meets the social needs of the child