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High Levels of Homocysteine Are Associated with an Increased Risk

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High levels of homocysteine are associated with an increased risk for:


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Control Group

In experimental research, the group that does not receive the experimental treatment, serving as a baseline to compare the effects of the treatment.

False Positives

An error in which a test incorrectly indicates the presence of a condition that is not actually there.

Type II Error

A statistical error that occurs when one fails to reject a false null hypothesis, also known as a false negative.

Difference-In-Difference

An estimator that identifies the causal effect of a treatment, like a special promotion, by comparing the periods before and after the treatment between an experimental group and a control group. The second difference is designed to remove selection bias.

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