Which of the Following Are Necessary Before an Experiment Using

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are necessary before an experiment using live, vertebrate animals can be conducted in a lab that receives money from the NIH?

• A) the laboratory has to be inspected by the IACCUC
• B) all procedures must be approved by the IACCUC
• C) all animals must receive veterinary care
• D) procedures must be chosen that reduce an animals comfort, distress, and pain as much as possible
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In statistical modeling, this is the variable whose variation is being studied to see if it can be predicted or explained by variation in other variables.

Denominator Degrees

This key term does not appear to be standard; however, it may refer to the denominator in statistical formulas where degrees of freedom are considered.

Estimated Form

In statistics, it refers to the version of an equation that estimates the parameters of a model based on sample data.

Unit

A standard measurement or quantity used as a basis for counting, comparison, or calculation.