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Dr James Is Considering Learning a New Therapeutic Technique, but Is

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Dr. James is considering learning a new therapeutic technique, but is unsure as to its effectiveness. She decides to conduct an extensive review of studies conducted in the last 20 years that have examined this particular therapy tool. After much work and a few
Calculations, she determines that the average person who received this treatment had a more favourable outcome than 85 percent of people who did not receive the treatment. Dr. James is conducting a meta-analysis study, and the percentage that she calculated is known as the statistic.

Definitions:

Sebaceous Gland

Glands in the skin that secrete sebum into the hair follicles to lubricate the skin and hair, playing a role in skin health and condition.

Sweat Gland

Glands located in the skin that produce sweat, a fluid that helps regulate body temperature through evaporation.

Sebaceous Gland

Glands located in the skin that secrete sebum, a lubricating oil, into hair follicles.

Eccrine Gland

Sweat glands that are found all over the body and help in thermoregulation by secreting sweat directly onto the surface of the skin.