A retrospective study of 200 patients with known hyperlipidemia taking statin medication is being reviewed. The major parameter of observation in this study is LDL cholesterol level, which is normally distributed with the mean ()of 120 mg/dL and the standard deviation (SD) of 15 mg/dL.

A retrospective study of 200 patients with known hyperlipidemia taking statin medication is being reviewed. The major parameter of observation in this study is LDL cholesterol level, which is normally distributed with the mean ()of 120 mg/dL and the standard deviation (SD) of 15 mg/dL.

Glencoe Algebra 1, Student Edition, 9780079039897, 0079039898, 2018

18th Edition

ISBN:9780079039897

Author:Carter

Publisher:Carter

Chapter4: Equations Of Linear Functions

Section4.5: Correlation And Causation

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