What Causes Pneumoconiosis

question 53

Multiple Choice

What causes pneumoconiosis?

• A) Pneumococci bacteria
• B) Inhalation of inorganic dust particles
• C) Exposure to asbestos
• D) Inhalation of cigarette smoke

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Definitions:

Regression Coefficient

A value that represents the degree of change in the dependent variable for a one-unit change in an independent variable within a regression model.

Dependent Variable

In statistical modeling and experimental design, the variable being tested and measured, which is expected to change in response to changes in independent variables.

R Square

A statistical measure that represents the proportion of the variance for a dependent variable that's explained by one or more independent variables in a regression model.

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment that are manipulated or changed to observe their effect on dependent variables.