Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of a Minor

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a minor office surgery?

• A) Performed in an ambulatory care facility
• B) Performed in a short period of time
• C) Requires a general anesthetic
• D) Does not pose a major risk to life

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Definitions:

Confounding Variables

External variables that can affect the outcome of an experiment, making it difficult to establish a clear cause-and-effect relationship.

Random Assignment

The assignment of participants to categories of an independent variable such that each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to each category.

Systematic Observation

An observational method that involves structured, consistent procedures for recording and analyzing phenomena.

Quasi-experimental Research

A research design that attempts to establish a cause-and-effect relationship but does not rely on random assignment.