The test for high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is used as part of a lipid profile to screen for unhealthy levels of lipids and to determine an individual's risk of developing heart disease and to help make decisions about what treatment to use if there is borderline or high risk.
statistical procedure - a method of analyzing or representing statistical data; a procedure for calculating a statistic. statistical method. method - a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
Statistics: Scientific method Â· Research methods Â· Experimental design Â· Undergraduate statistics courses Â· Statistical tests Â· Game theory Â· Decision theory. Randomization is the process of making something random; this can mean: Generating a random permutation of a sequence (such as when shuffling cards). Selecting a random sample of a population (important in statistical sampling). Generating random numbers: see Random number generation. Applications Edit. Randomization is used extensively in the field of gambling. Imperfect randomization may allow a skilled gambler to have an advantage, so much research has been devoted to effective randomization. A classic example of randomization is shuffling playing cards.