Which Condition Is Most Likely to Lead to Microcephaly

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which condition is most likely to lead to microcephaly?

• A) toxoplasma
• B) rubella
• C) cytomegalovirus
• D) Zika virus disease

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Definitions:

Predictor Variables

Variables that are used in statistical models to predict outcomes or responses of another variable.

Multiple Regression Model

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

Response Variable

The variable that measures the outcome of interest in a study, often influenced by explanatory variables.

Independent Variables

Variables that are manipulated or changed in an experiment to see if they affect an outcome.