During statistical analysis, the investigator may consider searching for statistical associations among various groups that may suggest a cause–effect relationship, without having generated prior hypotheses about these groups. This is known as ____

a. selection bias
b. data dredging
c. measurement testing
d. confounding bias


b

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Jordan is an American who is traveling through India. Today, he's staying in home that's in a village about 50 miles southwest of New Delhi. To avoid traveler's diarrhea, Jordan should ________.

A. use bottled water to drink, wash hands, brush teeth, and take medication B. consume raw foods that have been purchased from local street vendors C. not be concerned because India is a low-risk country D. drink only fresh water

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The most recent government initiative dealing with health care disparities is the ____

a. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention b. Food and Drug Administration c. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 d. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act

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Body mass index is unsuitable for use with: a. adolescents

b. casual exercisers. c. women younger than 50. d. Caucasians. e. pregnant women.

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________ results from lack of intrinsic factor.

A. Pellagra B. Osteomalacia C. Pernicious anemia D. Night blindness

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