Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Is an Autoimmune Disease That Affects the Brain

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Essay

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord.
MS affects women more than men, and is most commonly diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40. MS sufferers typically have problems of coordination and walking. The standard care for some sufferers is a plastic device affixed to the lower leg and ankle. In a recent test of this device, volunteers with MS were randomly assigned to two experimental groups. The volunteers in one group used the plastic device; the volunteers in the other group did not use the plastic device. Each individual was timed as he or she climbed a set of stairs. Times, measured without the device (ND) and with the device (D), are presented below.

-Construct a back-to-back stem-and-leaf display that will allow comparison of thetimes on the stair-climbing task.

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Definitions:

Formal Organizations

Structured groups established for a particular purpose or set of objectives, often characterized by a hierarchy and formal rules.

Bureaucratic Inefficiency

occurs when administrative processes and procedures in organizations or governments are slow, overly complicated, or inefficient, leading to delays and increased costs.

Corporate Hierarchy

The structured organization of management and staff in a company, outlining the levels of responsibility, authority, and command from top executives to lower-level employees.

Intermarriage

The marriage between people of different racial, ethnic, religious, or social groups, often discussed in the context of social integration and diversity.