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Multiple choice question

Consistent can have different meanings.

One meaning of consistent is that two things are true at the same time, or that they do not contradict each other.

For example:

The results of this study are consistent with results of previous studies. These studies all show that not enough sleep at night can cause lack of concentration.

The medical reports on smoking are consistent - they all claim that smoking can damage your health.


	in agreement with something else
	constant
	in conflict with something else
	similar to something else

Which words below are closest in meaning to this meaning of consistent? Choose the 3 correct answers.

Response:

	constant
	in agreement with something else
	in conflict with something else
	similar to something else

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Multiple choice question

Consistent can also mean staying the same or behaving in the same way, not changing.

For example:

This student is very clever but he does not always study hard before his tests. If he worked harder, his high grades would be more consistent.


	never being able to remember names
	always coming to a meeting on time
	going to a pub every weekend
	exercising whenever you feel like it

Which of the following are examples of consistent behavior? Choose the 3 correct answers.

Response:

	always coming to a meeting on time
	never being able to remember names
	going to a pub every weekend
	exercising whenever you feel like it

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Question:

Multiple choice question


	sometimes happens.
	happens regularly.
	usually happens.
	always happens.

Choose the 3 correct answers that best complete the sentence.

Something that is consistent...

Response:

	usually happens.
	always happens.
	sometimes happens.
	happens regularly.

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Multiple choice question

Usually researchers do not rely on evidence from only one study. Consistent results mean that different studies produce similar results and allow us to reach more definite conclusions. If different studies that examine the same research question produce mixed or inconsistent results, this means that we cannot draw conclusions until researchers conduct additional studies.

Read this paragraph and answer the question below.


	we need to do more studies to find out if vitamin C makes children healthier.
	vitamin C has a negative effect on children's health.
	similar studies reached different conclusions.

Some researchers found that vitamin C makes children healthier. Other studies did not find any significant relationship between vitamin C and children's health. These results are inconsistent.

Which answers below best complete the following sentence?
Choose 2 correct answers.

In this paragraph, inconsistent results mean that…

Response:

	we need to do more studies to find out if vitamin C makes children healthier.
	similar studies reached different conclusions.
	vitamin C has a negative effect on children's health.