A sentinel event is a single occurrence of sufficient concern to trigger a systematic response

Which of the following is a true statement regarding women's participation in collegiate sports?

A. Women quickly became involved in college athletics as they enjoyed the competitive nature of the games. B. The very first association to govern women's college sports was formed during World War II when women were competing in sports because the men were overseas fighting in the war. C. The very first intercollegiate sport competition for women was in the sport of basketball in 1892, but the rules were changed from the men's game to make it more appropriate for women to play. D. Women's college sports have always been governed by the NCAA.

The closer the value of ? is to zero, the ________ will be the dampening or smoothing effect

Fill in the blank with correct word.