In a Study of the Analysis of Large Hierarchical Data

question 4

Multiple Choice

In a study of the analysis of large hierarchical data with multilevel logistic modelling using PROC Glimmix, Li et al. determine the following results in their first approach to the analysis when considering factors associated with death from injury and exposure, gender, race or age What would you consider to be the findings of this result?

• A) No significant association between death from injury and gender.
• B) No significant association between death from injury and race.
• C) A significant association between death from injury and exposure.
• D) No significant association between death from injury and age.

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Definitions:

Research Design

The framework or blueprint for conducting a scientific study, which includes the methods for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.

Cross-sectional Design

A research methodology that examines a population, or a representative subset, at a single point in time to make inferences about the population at that time point.

Age Differences

Variations in behaviors, abilities, experiences, or preferences that occur due to differences in individuals' ages.

Short Period

Refers to a brief duration of time, typically used in various contexts to indicate a limited time frame.