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Epidemiology Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Compared with a scatter diagram, a dot plot:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dot plots use one continuous and one categorical variable, unlike scatter diagrams’ two continuous variables.
Question 2 of 5
Which are the most common ways that a local health department uncovers outbreaks? (Choose one wrong answer)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Descriptive analysis (A) and calls (C, D) are primary detection methods. Time series (B) is less common for initial detection.
Question 3 of 5
The key feature of an analytic (epidemiologic) study is: (Select only one answer)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Comparison groups are the cornerstone of analytic studies.
Question 4 of 5
When analyzing surveillance data by age, which of the following age groups is preferred? (Choose one best answer)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Age group preference depends on the disease’s epidemiology.
Question 5 of 5
Public health surveillance is only conducted by public health agencies.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Other entities like hospitals also perform surveillance.