The Gram-Negative Bacillus Associated with Abscesses from Dog and Cat

question 30

Multiple Choice

The gram-negative bacillus associated with abscesses from dog and cat bites or scratches is

• A)Salmonella typhimurium.
• B)Yersinia enterocolitica.
• C)Pasteurella multocida.
• D)Brucella suis.
• E)Francisella tularensis.

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A statement positing that there is no significant effect or difference for a specific population parameter.

Positive Relationship

Relationship in which increases in scores for one variable are associated with increases in scores of another variable.

Population Means

The average value of a particular variable for the entire population, which provides a parameter that can be estimated through the use of sample means.

Pearson Correlation

A measure of the linear correlation between two variables X and Y, giving a value between +1 and -1 inclusive.