A Group of Six Individuals with High Cholesterol Levels Were

question 34

Multiple Choice

A group of six individuals with high cholesterol levels were given a new diet designed to lower cholesterol levels. Cholesterol levels, in milligrams per deciliter, were measured before and after the
Implementation of the diet for each individual, with the following results:
$\begin{array} { c c c } \hline \text { Individual } & \text { Before } & \text { After } \\\hline 1 & 227 & 208 \\2 & 239 & 208 \\3 & 255 & 208 \\4 & 242 & 187 \\5 & 240 & 212 \\6 & 241 & 196\end{array}$
Find the 98% confidence interval for the mean reduction in cholesterol level.

• A) (15.23, 59.77)
• B) (17.85, 58.83)
• C) (16.17, 15.23)
• D) (18.79, 56.21)

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A key structure within the cochlea of the inner ear, playing a critical role in the perception of sound by vibrating in response to frequencies.

Rods

Specialized cells in the retina that are sensitive to low light levels and are responsible for peripheral and night vision.

Auditory Cortex

The part of the temporal lobe that processes auditory information in humans and other vertebrates, critical for hearing.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.