Using Naegele's Formula for Calculating the Expected Date of Birth

question 79

Multiple Choice

Using Naegele's formula for calculating the expected date of birth involves:

• A)adding 9 months from the time of the last menstrual period.
• B)adding 9 months from the time of the last menstrual period and subtracting 7 days
• C)subtracting 3 months from the first day of the last menstrual period,then adding 7 days.
• D)subtracting 3 months from the first day of the last menstrual period.

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Definitions:

Least Squares Method

A mathematical technique used in regression analysis to minimize the sum of the squares of the differences between observed and predicted values.

Sum of Squares

A statistical measure that quantifies the total deviation of data points from their mean, often used in variance and standard deviation calculations.

Coefficient of Correlation

A statistical measure that calculates the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables.

Linear Relationship

A type of correlation where there is a constant rate of change between two variables.