Jared Has Arteriosclerosis

question 70

Multiple Choice

Jared has arteriosclerosis. Based on this information, he has high risk of

• A) low C-reactive protein.
• B) hypertension.
• C) elevated HDL cholesterol.
• D) cancer.

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Definitions:

Extraneous Variable

A variable that is not the focus of a study but could influence the results if not controlled or accounted for.

Independent Variable

In a study, the variable that the researcher alters or adjusts to study its impacts on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In experimental and statistical research, the variable being tested and measured, which is expected to change under the influence of the independent variable.

Artificial Settings

Environments created or manipulated by researchers to study behavior in controlled conditions, which may not perfectly mimic real-life situations.