Descriptive Epidemiology Flashcards
1
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Which type of descriptive study usually identifies a new or recurring health issue? A. Case report/series B. Retrospective study C. Cohort study D. Case-control study
A
A. Usually conducted by a doctor or group of doctors that have noticed an unusual occurrence or pattern of disease that is not expected.
2
Q
Which of these characteristics is assessed in a census? A. Population size B. Age and sex distribution C. Family structure D. Education and Employment E. All of the above
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E.
3
Q
What is the name given to the study of population characteristics?
A. Demography
B. Geography
C. Epidemiology
A
A.
4
Q
What 3 characteristics define “big data”? A. Velocity B. Videography C. Volume D. Variety
A
A, C, D.
5
Q
What issues do we still need to be aware of in the era of “big data”?
A. Confounding
B. Selection bias
C. Measurement bias
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A, B, C.
