Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Smell and Taste

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding smell and taste in the elderly?

• A) These senses do not decline as we age.
• B) Smell declines more than taste.
• C) Healthy elderly adults are less likely to experience a decline in both smell and taste than unhealthy elderly adults.
• D) Smell declines, but taste becomes more sensitive as we age.

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Sample Proportion

The fraction or percentage of sample observations that belongs to a particular category or possesses a particular attribute.

Point Estimate

A single value given as an estimate of a population parameter, typically derived from a sample.

Standard Error

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Population Proportion

The share or fraction of a population that exhibits a particular attribute or characteristic.