Asked by Jessica Strohmenger on Jun 05, 2024
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A researcher wants to investigate the effectiveness of a cholesterol-lowering medication.The 450 participants are first divided into two groups - those suffering from diabetes and those not suffering from diabetes.Within each group the participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups.The first group will receive a low dose of the medication,the second group will receive a high dose of the medication,and the third group will receive a placebo.At the end of a six-month period,each person's cholesterol will be tested and the change in their cholesterol level will be recorded.Identify the factor(s) and any blocking variables and the number of levels for each.
A) Factor: Medication (3 levels) ,Factor: diabetes (2 levels)
B) Factor: Diabetes,no diabetes (2 levels)
C) Factor: Medication (3 levels) ,Blocking variable: diabetes (2 levels)
D) Factor: Placebo,low dose of medication,high dose of medication (3 levels)
E) Factor: Placebo and diabetes,low dose of medication and diabetes,high dose of medication and diabetes,placebo and no diabetes,low dose of medication and no diabetes,high dose of medication and no diabetes (6 levels)
Cholesterol-Lowering
Refers to substances or actions that are capable of reducing the levels of cholesterol in the blood, often to improve heart health.
Diabetes
A chronic health condition where the body is unable to properly use and store glucose, leading to elevated blood sugar levels.
Medication Dosage
The regulated administration of prescribed amounts of a drug or medicine.
- Recognize the constituents of an experimental setup, including factors, levels, and treatments.
- Understand and articulate the significance of blocking variables in the structure of experimental design.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the constituents of an experimental setup, including factors, levels, and treatments.
- Understand and articulate the significance of blocking variables in the structure of experimental design.
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