Factors Other Than Those of Interest That Can Potentially Influence

question 281

Multiple Choice

Factors other than those of interest that can potentially influence the results of a study are called

• A) independent variables.
• B) dependent variables.
• C) confounding variables.
• D) randomly assigned variables.

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Definitions:

CD4 Count

A measure of the number of CD4+ T lymphocytes in the blood, used to assess the immune function in individuals, especially in the management of HIV/AIDS.

Anal Cytology

A medical test performed to detect cancerous or precancerous conditions in the anal canal, similar to cervical pap tests.

Digital Anal Rectal

A medical examination where a doctor inserts a digit (finger) into the rectum to check for abnormalities in the lower gastrointestinal tract.

High-Resolution Anoscopy

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