Which of the Following Would Put an Individual at a Decreased

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would put an individual at a decreased risk for stroke?

• A) high levels of high density lipoprotein
• B) high levels of low density lipoprotein
• C) high total cholesterol levels
• D) diagnosis of diabetes mellitus

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Control Group

In experimental research, it refers to the group of participants that does not receive the experimental treatment, serving as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

Confounded

A situation in research where the effect of one variable is mixed up with the effect of another, making it difficult to ascertain causality.

Correlated

Being correlated refers to a statistical relationship between two or more variables, where a change in one is associated with a change in the other.