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Quantitative variable
Quantitative variable
One that can be measured (blood pressure, for example).
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Quality of life
Refers to the level of comfort, enjoyment, ability to pursue daily activities. Often used in discussions of treatment options.
Qualitative variable
One that cannot be measured numerically (race or sex for example).
Quantitative variable
Quality assurance (QA)
All those planned and systematic actions that are established to ensure that the research is performed and the data are generated, documented (recorded), and reported in compliance with good clinical practice (GCP) and the applicable regulatory requirements.
Quality control (QC)
The operational techniques and activities undertaken within the quality assurance system to verify that the requirements for quality of the trial-related activities have been fulfilled.
Qi (chi [chee], ki)
Broadly, an alleged vital force that underlies functioning of body, mind, and spirit. The concept of this purported, multifaceted "cosmic life force" is fundamental to various practices termed Chinese, including architecture, art, "health" practices, magic, and martial arts. According to Qigong theory, Qi encompasses air and internal Qi, or true Qi, which includes essential Qi ("vital energy").
Q-wave MI
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