Otitis Media Is Caused Most Often by

question 6

Multiple Choice

Otitis media is caused most often by

• A) Streptococcus pneumoniae
• B) Staphylococcus aureus
• C) Haemophilus influenzae
• D) two of the above

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, it is the variable that is tested and measured, potentially being affected by the manipulation of the independent variable.

Positive Correlation Condition

A condition where two variables increase or decrease in parallel, indicating a direct relationship between them.

Placebo Effect

A psychological phenomenon where patients experience real improvements in their condition after receiving a treatment with no therapeutic value, simply because they believe it is effective.

Participants' Expectations

Refers to the beliefs or assumptions held by individuals participating in a study about what will happen to them or what they are supposed to do, which can influence the outcomes of research.