Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Is Caused by Ingesting Certain Types of Shellfish

question 42

True/False

Paralytic shellfish poisoning is caused by ingesting certain types of shellfish that have been contaminated with neurotoxins produced by dinoflagellates.

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Randomly Assigned

A process in experimental design where participants are allocated to different groups or conditions by chance, minimizing bias and ensuring each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any group.

Treatments

In experimental research, different conditions applied to groups to observe and measure the effects.

Observational Study

A research method in which the researcher observes subjects in their natural environment without manipulation or intervention.

Data Collection

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