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John, a 60-year old retired truck driver, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer.  He underwent tumor-removing surgery followed by radiation therapy.  He was told that the 5-year survival rate was about 60%.  Before cancer therapy, his HRQOL scores measured by the SF-36 PCS and MCS were 40 and 43, respectively. The therapy was successful.  John became a cancer survivor despite living with late effects such as fatigue, pain, wheeze, shortness of breath, anxiety.  His PCS and MCS scores went up to 53 and 56, respectively. ­­ What is this phenomena called?  This phenomena clearly introduces bias in our HRQOL measurement.  When will this phenomena happen? You are designing a study in which you will measure HRQOL using the SF-36 among cancer survivors pre-treatment and post-treatment.  How would you collect data to correct for this bias described in a)?

The commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the United States is the 

Serena has grown up hearing her parents talk about their views on immigration and often observed their support for politicians embracing immigration reform.  When she is eligible to vote, Serena decides that she supports these candidates, too.  Serena’s political views are a result of 

Which statement is true concerning the history of Americana music? 

How does Mussorgsky use Promenade throughout Pictures at an Exhibition?

_____________ economic theory supports the belief that lower taxes and fewer regulations will stimulate the economy.  

Which dancer attended development rehearsals of Firebird, then later choreographed and danced in The Rite of Spring?

Which is true of Copland and Barber’s approach to creating Americana music? 

________ was the first president to elevate the systematic cultivation of the press to an art form he even designated a special room for reporters near his office.  

When playing “stop-time,” what does an ensemble do?