A Statistical Procedure Used to Describe the Strength and Direction

question 59

Multiple Choice

A statistical procedure used to describe the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two factors is called ______.

• A) effect size
• B) power
• C) a correlation
• D) coincidence

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Definitions:

Follicular Cells

Epithelial cells found in the thyroid gland which synthesize and secrete thyroid hormones, or cells surrounding the ovum in an ovarian follicle.

Thyroid

A gland in the neck that secretes hormones regulating growth and development through the rate of metabolism.

Mineralocorticoids

A class of corticosteroids, hormones that are involved in the regulation of electrolyte and water balance, primarily by the kidneys.

PTH

Parathyroid hormone, a hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands that regulates serum calcium and phosphate levels.