John Conducted an Experiment to Test the Effectiveness of a Smoking

question 38

Multiple Choice

John conducted an experiment to test the effectiveness of a smoking cessation program. The experiment took place over a 1-month time period. Participants in the control group and the experimental group (those who participated in the smoking cessation program) recorded the number of cigarettes that they smoked each day. John was unaware that "national stop-smoking week" also happened to take place during the 1-month time period of his experiment. John's experiment is now confounded by​

• A)maturation.​
• B)history.
• C)regression to the mean.
• D)mortality.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Misrepresentation

The act of providing false or misleading information with the intent that others will rely on it to their detriment.

Undue Influence

An act of persuasion that overcomes the free will of another person, often through manipulation or coercion, leading to an unfair advantage in a legal contract or transaction.

Fair Market Value

The price at which property would sell on the open market between a willing buyer and a willing seller, both having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts.

Serious Illness

A health condition that has a significant effect on a person's life activities, potentially requiring medical attention or treatment.