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piesebel · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Research of adult populations has documented a negative correlation between 1) obesity and 2) participation in physically demanding leisure activities. One possible interpretation of these results is that ________.

a) a lack of exercise is a primary cause of obesity
b) obese people tend to exercise less than non-obese people
c) obese people prefer mental challenges to physical ones
d) some people are obese regardless of how much exercise they get

Question 2

Research has shown a positive correlation between 1) socio-economic status of the family of origin and 2) college graduation rates. Based on this information, we can conclude that ________.

a) financial aid such as scholarships and student loans does not take the place of having strong financial backing from one's family during the college years
b) students born into wealthier families are more likely to complete college than students born into poorer families
c) students from wealthier families are more likely to have attended college preparatory schools
d) students from poorer families have a more difficult time adjusting to college life