Question

Authors of a study propose that lower extremity strength training in frail elders will result in the benefits depicted in this figure. Which of the following terms most accurately characterizes this figure? 1) It's a biologically plausible conceptual framework 2) It's a construct that predicts increased strength in frail elders 3) It's a hypothetical theoretical model about frail elders 4) It's a representation of the statistical hypothesis

Answer 1

The figure in question is most accurately characterized as:

3) It's a hypothetical theoretical model about frail elders.

This figure represents a theoretical model proposing the expected benefits of lower extremity strength training in frail elders. It outlines the hypothesized relationships between variables and the expected outcomes. It is not a statistical hypothesis, nor is it necessarily focused on prediction; instead, it's a conceptual framework or theoretical model.