A Study Measuring the Effects of a New Diuretic Medication

question 48

Multiple Choice

A study measuring the effects of a new diuretic medication records hourly urine output of subjects.This measure represents which level of measurement?

• A) Interval
• B) Nominal
• C) Ordinal
• D) Ratio

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Definitions:

Internal Oblique

A muscle in the abdominal wall that acts to compress the abdomen and flex the spine.

Coccygeus

A small muscle located in the pelvic area, playing a part in supporting the pelvic organs.

Pelvic Floor

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments in the pelvic area that support the organs in the pelvis like the bladder, intestines, and, in women, the uterus.

Coccyx

The small, triangular bone at the base of the spinal column, often referred to as the tailbone, which is the remnant of a human tail.