When Comparing the Body Mass Index (BMI) of Obese Women

question 11

Multiple Choice

When comparing the body mass index (BMI) of obese women in two cities, John found that the average BMI of City A was higher than that of City B. However, when he concluded that a woman in City A will have a higher BMI than a woman in City B, his conclusion was an example of ______________.

• A)An odds ratio.
• B)An ecological fallacy.
• C)A causality.
• D)A relative risk.

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Definitions:

Ménière's Disease

A disorder of the inner ear that can lead to dizzy spells (vertigo) and hearing loss.

Cerumen Impaction

A condition where earwax accumulates to excessive levels within the ear canal, potentially leading to hearing loss, discomfort, or other complications.

Otitis

Inflammation or infection of the ear, which can affect different parts of the ear leading to conditions such as otitis media or externa.

Otosclerosis

A disorder of the middle ear that causes hearing loss due to abnormal bone growth around the stapes bone, which can immobilize it and prevent sound from entering the inner ear.