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Epidemiology Question Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A scatter diagram is the graph of choice for plotting:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scatter diagrams are ideal for comparing two continuous variables (e.g., mortality vs. income) across units.
Question 2 of 5
The case definition used for surveillance of a health problem should be the same as the case definition used for clinical (treatment) purposes.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surveillance definitions prioritize detection and may differ from clinical definitions focused on treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A spot map is particularly useful for displaying:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spot maps plot individual case exposure locations.
Question 4 of 5
For the cruise ship scenario described in Question 7, how would you display the time course of the outbreak? (Choose one best answer)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epidemic curves track outbreak timing effectively.
Question 5 of 5
Current public health surveillance targets which of the following? (Choose one wrong answer)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: All (A, B, C, D) are targets; B is correct, so misinterpreted—none are wrong.