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Scenario: A newspaper article reported, Children who routinely compete in vigorous after-school sports on smoggy days are three times more likely to get asthma than their non-athletic peers. (Sacramento Bee, Feb 1, 2002, p. A1) Of the following, which is the most important additional information that would be useful before making a decision about participation in school sports?
Answer:
* a) Where was the study conducted?
* b) How many students in the study participated in after-school sports?
* c) What is the baseline risk for getting asthma?
* d) Who funded the study?
Answer - c
* b) How many students in the study participated in after-school sports?
* c) What is the baseline risk for getting asthma?
* d) Who funded the study?
Answer - c