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sample q Biostat - cappacino
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In a cohort study of elderly women, the relative risk ratio for hip fractures among those who exercise regularly is 1.2 (95% confidence interval of 1.1 to 1.8). Which of the following is the most appropriate conclusion about the effect of regular exercise on the risk for hip fracture?

(A) Statistically nonsignificant increase in risk
(B) Statistically nonsignificant overall decrease in risk
© Statistically significant overall decrease in risk
(D) Statistically significant overall increase in risk
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#2
Dddd
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#3
Ddd
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#4
This is what I was thinking... For this one since the RR is 1.2 which is between (1.1 and 1.8 with 95% IC) it is significant... ... but here I don't know if it's increase or decrease in risk?
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#5
because it's more than 1 ,it increases the risk
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#6
thank you...
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