Define Biserial Coefficient

question 17

Essay

Define biserial coefficient.

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Definitions:

Hematocrit

A measure of the proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells.

Hemolytic Disease

A condition often occurring in newborns where there is rapid destruction of red blood cells, leading to anemia; commonly due to maternal-fetal blood group incompatibility.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing fetus while removing waste products.

Fetus

A developing mammal or human from the end of the embryonic period (in humans from nine weeks after conception) until birth.