Answer:
Hence the answer is option c ; poverty and neighborhood conditions
Step-by-step explanation:
From the research, it is well known that both the dependent variable and independent variable will be taken into consideration before arriving at a conclusion. 
A dependent variable is the variable that is been studied or measured i.e the results of a scientific research.
An independent variable is a variable that is been altered or controlled for and whose effects are compared to the results of the dependent variable, as such the results of  a dependent variable is dependent on the alteration of the parameters of an independent variable.
From the question ; the dependent variable is sample of 707 individuals from a single community while the independent variable ; the number of hours each individual spent watching television during adolescence and early adulthood. 
The word confound in statistics implies a variable which has a greater effects on both the dependent and the independent variable.
Hence the answer is option c ; poverty and neighborhood conditions
 
        
             
        
        
        
Marina is taller because since Juan is 4 feet, he is 48 inches tall and Marina is 52 inches tall so Marina is taller than Juan.
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Answer:
84.9
Step-by-step explanation:
The weighted mean is given by the sum of the products of each grade by its respective weight. If the first four grades correspond to 15% of the final grade each, and the final exam is equivalent to 40% of the final grade, Michael's final grade is:

Michael's final weighted mean is 84.9.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
c
Step-by-step explanation:
combine like terms
3x^3-8x^3=-5x^3
+2x^2
-5x+3x=-2x
-5x^3+2x^2-2x