A Research Group Conducted a Study to Compare the Levels

question 45

Multiple Choice

A research group conducted a study to compare the levels of creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients given statin therapy.  Participants were divided into 4 groups based on treatment.  Groups I, II, and III consisted of T2DM patients who had been given statin therapy (atorvastatin, simvastatin, rosuvastatin, respectively) for at least 6 months.  Group IV consisted of T2DM patients who had not been given statin therapy.  Which of the following statistical tests is most appropriate to compare the CK-MB levels between Groups I, II, III, and IV in this study?

• A)Analysis of variance
• B)Chi-square test
• C)Independent t-test
• D)Paired t-test
• E)Correlation analysis

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