[Solved] The ____ pathway for LDL uptake is a means by which LDL contributes to plaque formation in blood vessels. A)receptor B)atherosclerotic C)intermediate D)scavenger Degrees of Freedom: The number of values in the final calculation of a statistic that are free to vary. Null Hypothesis: A hypothesis that asserts there is no significant difference or effect and serves as the default assumption to be tested against an alternative hypothesis. Chi-square Statistic: A statistical test used to determine if there's a significant difference between observed frequencies and expected frequencies in categorical data. Degrees of Freedom: The number of independent pieces of information used in the calculation of a statistic, often associated with the complexity of the data.