Patients with Seronegative Inflammatory Joint Problems Could Benefit from HLA

question 3

Multiple Choice

Patients with seronegative inflammatory joint problems could benefit from HLA typing to see if they are ________ positive.

• A)A1
• B)DQ1
• C)A56
• D)B11
• E)B27

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Definitions:

Multiple Correlation

A measure that represents the strength and direction of a linear relationship between one dependent variable and two or more independent variables.

Multiple-regression Equation

A mathematical method used to depict how a dependent variable is related to two or more independent variables by applying a linear formula to the data collected.

Estimated Regression Coefficient

A coefficient estimated from data that quantifies the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable in a regression analysis.

Independent Variables

Variables in a study or experiment that are manipulated or changed by the researchers to determine their effects on the dependent variable.