Question

(q001) sean is interested in how climate influences exercise habits. He believes that, on average, people who live in cold climates exercise less than those in warm climates, because the cold weather deters people from exercising outdoors. To investigate his ______________, sean uses the average yearly temperature as a(n) ______________ of climate.

Answer 1

ok

Step-by-step explanation:

To investigate his HYPOTHESIS, Sean uses the average yearly temperatureas a YARDSTICK of climate.

Answer 2

Answer: hypothesis; indicator.

A hypothesis is a supposition or a statement based on limited information, but designed as a starting point to continue research.

An indicator is the observed value of a variable (in this case, the variable is the average yearly temperature).