The Caries Process Begins When the PH Drops Below What

question 4

Multiple Choice

The caries process begins when the pH drops below what level?

• A)7
• B)6.5
• C)5.5
• D)5

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Definitions:

Multicollinearity

Multicollinearity occurs when independent variables in a regression model are highly correlated, potentially distorting the model's predictions.

Variance Inflation Factor

A metric that quantifies the severity of multicollinearity in regression analysis.

Correlation Matrix

A table showing the correlation coefficients between variables, indicating the level and direction of the relationship between them.

Multiple Regression Model

A statistical technique that uses several explanatory variables to predict the outcome of a response variable.