Although It Has Been Linked to Low Birth Weight, Infant

question 52

Multiple Choice

Although it has been linked to low birth weight, infant death, and lower intelligence test scores in early childhood, __________ is/are one of the most common over-the-counter medications taken by pregnant women.

• A) cough syrup
• B) antacids
• C) aspirin
• D) antihistamines

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Definitions:

Interval Estimate

A type of estimate that provides a range of values within which a population parameter is expected to lie, often associated with a confidence level.

Efficient

Refers to achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Unbiased

A term used in statistics to describe an estimate or model that is accurate and not skewed by any factors.

Point Estimate

A single value given as an estimate of a population parameter that is of interest, usually derived from sample data.