Which of the Following Is Predicted in Someone Who Smokes

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is predicted in someone who smokes and whose diet includes significant trans fats?

• A)increased HDL levels
• B)decreased LDL levels
• C)increased blood vessel inflammation
• D)reduced deposition of cholesterol in blood vessels
• E)decreased amounts of C-reactive protein secreted by the liver

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Definitions:

Contingency Table

A tabular arrangement of data that displays the frequency distribution of variables to study the relationship between them.

Expected Values

The expected value of a variable is determined by the total of all its potential outcomes, each weighted by its chance of happening.

Joint Probabilities

The probability of two or more events happening at the same time, often represented within a probability distribution.

Rule of 5

A guideline in statistics that suggests if the sample size is smaller than 5, certain statistical methods, such as normal approximation, may not be reliable.