Results from the Women's Health Initiative Study Begun in 1991

question 101

Multiple Choice

Results from the Women's Health Initiative study begun in 1991 revealed that the risk for ____ decreased in those taking estrogen plus progestin.

• A)hip fractures
• B)blood clots
• C)breast cancer
• D)heart attack

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Definitions:

Researcher's Expectations

The beliefs or biases a scientist may hold regarding the outcome of an experiment, which can influence the interpretation of data.

Study Influence

The examination of how various factors impact or change behaviors, attitudes, or outcomes in research or practical contexts.

Tourette's Syndrome

A neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.

Vocal Tic

Involuntary sounds or noises such as coughing, throat clearing, or grunting, often symptomatic of neurological disorders like Tourette syndrome.