All of the Following Statements Are True Concerning Diabetes Mellitus

question 21

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are true concerning diabetes mellitus except one. Which one is the exception?

• A)It presents an important risk factor for gingivitis.
• B)It presents an important risk factor for periodontitis.
• C)It results in viral infections.
• D)It results in hypoglycemia.
• E)It alters wound healing.

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Definitions:

Third Variable

A factor that is not directly involved in a research hypothesis but may influence the relationship between the variables being studied.

Correlational Study

A research method that examines the relationship between two or more variables to determine if a correlation exists, without implying causation.

Statistical Significance

Likelihood that a study’s results have occurred only by chance.

Probability

The likelihood or chance that a specific event will occur, often expressed as a ratio or percentage.