A Researcher Finds That Variable a Correlates with Variable B

question 143

Multiple Choice

A researcher finds that Variable A correlates with Variable B. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of this result?

• A)Variable B causes Variable A.
• B)Variable A causes Variable B.
• C)Some other variable causes both A and B.
• D)All of the above are possible.

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Definitions:

Hip Fracture

A break in the upper quarter of the femur (thigh bone), commonly associated with osteoporosis and falls in the elderly.

Nursing Intervention

Rephrased: Acts performed by nursing staff to address specific patient needs or conditions.

Case Management

Organized system for delivering health care to an individual patient or group of patients across an episode of illness and/or a continuum of care; includes assessment and development of a plan of care, coordination of all services, referral, and follow-up; usually assigned to one professional.

Cost-effectiveness

A measure used to evaluate the efficiency of a product or service by comparing its cost to the benefits it delivers, often used in healthcare to determine the best use of limited resources.