A Study That Examines the Relationship Between Eating Citrus Fruit

question 17

Multiple Choice

A study that examines the relationship between eating citrus fruit and getting cold sores finds a relative risk of 1.89 with a p value of 0.047. The results indicate:

• A) individuals who eat citrus fruit are significantly more likely to develop cold sores
• B) there is not a significant relationship between eating citrus fruit and developing cold sores
• C) eating citrus fruit is a significant protective factor for developing cold sores
• D) if individuals have a cold sore and eat citrus fruit they can get better significantly faster

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