If an Experiment Produces Reliable Results,what Does This Mean

question 39

Multiple Choice

If an experiment produces reliable results,what does this mean?

• A) There is a low probability of obtaining these results by chance alone.
• B) The independent variable had a strong effect on the dependent variable.
• C) It is likely to yield the same results on repeated occasions.
• D) There is a strong correlation between some measurement and what that measurement is supposed to predict.

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Definitions:

Bloodborne Pathogens

Pathogens present in the bloodstream of humans which can lead to diseases such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV in people.

Standard Precautions

A set of infection control practices used in healthcare settings to prevent transmission of diseases that can be acquired by contact with blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes.

Transmission-based Precautions

Infection prevention measures tailored to halt the spread of specific pathogens through direct or indirect contact, droplets, or airborne transmission.

Barrier Airway Equipment

Devices designed to protect the airway or facilitate breathing in emergency situations or surgical procedures.