According to the National Cholesterol Education Program,high HDL-C Is Considered

question 51

Multiple Choice

According to the National Cholesterol Education Program,high HDL-C is considered a _______ risk factor because it _______ coronary heart disease risk.

• A)positive; decreases
• B)positive; increases
• C)negative; decreases
• D)negative; increases

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Definitions:

Statistical Inference

The process of using data analysis to deduce properties of an underlying probability distribution.

Observational Study

Research where the researcher observes and measures variables without manipulating them, allowing for the study of natural behavior and relationships.

Nominal Scale

A measurement scale used in classifications that involve categorizing data without implying any order or numerical difference between them.

Ratio Scale

A quantitative scale where there is a true zero point and the intervals between different values are meaningful, allowing for the comparison of absolute magnitudes of the numbers.