You Are Reading a Study About the Relationship Between Years

question 2

Multiple Choice

You are reading a study about the relationship between years of heroin use and risk of future overdose. You notice that the researchers randomly selected their sample in a tertiary care emergency room but did not exclude those who were there for treatment for overdose. You are concerned that recruiting at a site that treats patients who have overdosed may overestimate the risk of overdose with this sampling methodology. This could be an example of:

• A) sampling bias
• B) sampling error
• C) increased specificity
• D) increased sensitivity

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Definitions:

Pay Off

To complete the payment of a debt, thereby fulfilling a financial obligation.

Compounded Semi-Annually

Interest on a loan or investment calculated twice a year on the initial principal and previously earned interest.

Amortized

The process of paying off debt through regular payments over a period, which includes both principal and interest.

Compounded Monthly

The frequent calculation and addition of interest to an investment or debt balance each month.