Which of the Following Is True of Type As

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of Type As?

• A)They are more likely to die of a heart attack than are Type Bs.
• B)They are less likely to suffer from coronary disease than are Type Bs.
• C)They have a lower risk of experiencing a traffic accident.
• D)They have a higher risk of experiencing chest pain.

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Definitions:

Demonstrating Causality

The process of proving a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables, showing how one directly influences the other.

Spurious Association

A relationship between two variables that appears causal but is actually due to the effect of some external or intervening variable.

Non-Spuriousness Test

A method in statistical analysis to determine if a relationship between two variables is genuine and not due to the influence of some other variable.

Gender

The range of characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity, often based on societal norms and identity.