The Possibility of an Individual Developing Ischemic Heart Disease

question 136

Multiple Choice

The possibility of an individual developing ischemic heart disease

• A)is decreased by increasing exercise.
• B)is increased by stopping smoking.
• C)is decreased by diets containing 50% fat.
• D)is increased by diets low in saturated fat.

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Definitions:

Simple Linear Regression

This statistical technique involves modeling the correlation between a dependent variable and one independent variable through the application of a linear equation based on collected data.

Response Variable

The variable in an experiment or statistical model that changes in response to the manipulation of the explanatory variable.

Explanatory Variable

A variable in statistical modeling that is posited to cause or influence changes in a response variable; also known as an independent variable.

Degrees Of Freedom

The number of independent values or quantities which can vary in the calculation without violating any constraints.