A Study Is Examining the Effect of a New Antilipemic

question 4

Multiple Choice

A study is examining the effect of a new antilipemic drug, compared with placebo, on lipoprotein levels in postmenopausal women. Which of these actions represents the researcher's attempt at constancy in data collection to control extraneous variables?

• A) Drawing the serum lipoprotein levels of all subjects at the same time of day
• B) Having the same phlebotomist draw serum lipoprotein levels of all subjects
• C) Using the same room for drawing blood for lipoprotein levels of all subjects
• D) Ensuring that all subjects are postmenopausal women taking lipid-lowering medication

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Discern the relationship between organisational design, human resources, and the success of the organisation.

Explore the concept of organisational life cycle and its impact on organisational structure.

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