The Lengths of Stay (LOS) for 10 Patients in the Renal

question 53

Short Answer

The lengths of stay (LOS) for 10 patients in the renal dialysis unit were 2, 1, 2, 3, 1, 1, 5, 1, 4, and 3, respectively, from which the average LOS can be computed for patients using this service. What type of data is this?

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Definitions:

Gauche Conformer

A conformation where groups are separated by a dihedral angle of approximately 60 degrees, often leading to steric hindrance.

Butane

A gaseous hydrocarbon of the alkane series, found in natural gas and used as fuel, with a formula of C4H10.

Angle Strain

A form of strain in a cyclic molecule when bond angles deviate from their ideal values, leading to extra energy stored in the compound.

Heats of Combustion

The amount of heat released when a compound undergoes complete combustion with oxygen under standard conditions.