When a Child Is Born, He/she May Undergo Ultrasounds to Assess

question 15

Essay

When a child is born, he/she may undergo ultrasounds to assess the volume size (mm³) of his/her thyroid. Low thyroid volumes can affect the growth of the infant and can also lead to future health problems. Researchers have suggested a correlation between thyroid volume size and birth weight. a.Provide conclusions based on the following table.
b.According to the literature, gestational age is a major confounder. Explain confounder in the context of this problem. c.A multiple linear regression was performed where gestational age was included in the model:


Provide a summary of the results for the manuscript you are preparing.

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