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question 13

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In a _____1____-control study affected individuals ( ___1___ ) are compared with control subjects that are suitably ___2___ to the ____1___ with regard to age, sex and so on. In genetic studies of complex diseases the ___1___ and controls are genotyped for genetic ___3____ in the hope of identifying ___3____ that may confer significantly increased disease risk ( ____4____ ___5____ ) or significantly reduced disease risk ( ____6____ ____5____ ). A popular way of assessing the data is to calculate an ___7___ ___8_____, that is the ___7____ of being affected if the genetic ____3____ is present divided by the odds of being affected if the genetic ____3____ is absent.

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Definitions:

Merger

The combining of two or more entities into one, through either the acquisition of one by another or the consolidation of both into a new entity.

Building Corporation

A company engaged in the construction of buildings, ranging from residential to commercial projects.

Business Judgment Rule

A principle that protects corporate directors and officers from liability for decisions made in good faith and believed to be in the best interest of the company.

Takeover Attempt

An effort by one company or entity to acquire control over another, often involving the purchase of a significant share of the target company's stock.