Question

Based on your literature review, cholesterol level is associated with obesity (exposure). It is also associated with coronary heart disease (outcome). Cholesterol level is: Group of answer choices a. An effect modifier b.A potential confounder c.A confounder d.A random error

Answer 1

Answer:

b. A potential confounder

Explanation:

Based on the information provided it can be said that in this scenario Cholesterol Level can be classified as a potential confounder. This term means that it is something that may occur from an exposure and may lead to a certain outcome, but may be one of many confounders that may arise from a specific exposure. Such as is illustrated in the picture attached below.