DXA Scanning Relies on the Assessment of BMD for an Individual

question 11

Multiple Choice

DXA scanning relies on the assessment of BMD for an individual and compares this value to

• A)similar persons in the same age group.
• B)persons with peak bone mass in their twenties.
• C)persons with similar lifestyles and ethnicity.
• D)the BMD value from early childhood.

Apply critical thinking to assess the validity of test results based on Z-values and critical values.

Understand the effect of sample size and population standard deviation on the standard error of the mean.

Recognize the practical implications of hypothesis testing results in real-world scenarios.

Understand the concept of statistical significance and effect size in hypothesis testing.

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