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Fall 2015
In repeated measures data, large or small values at the initial measurement tend to be followed by values that are closer to the mean at the follow-ups measurements. This tendency is called regression to the mean (RTM). The presence of the RTM effect is inevitable in repeated measures data...
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Spring 2014
Inconsistent results have been reported in studies investigating the relationship between serum vitamin D levels and respiratory outcomes. In this thesis, data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey were used to examine the relationship between serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D [25(OH)D] levels and...
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Spring 2015
Although pesticide exposures have been associated with respiratory problems in humans, particularly in occupational settings, little is known about the effect of pesticides on lung function in the general population. The objective of this thesis is to characterize the association between...