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Epidemiology Multiple Choice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In epidemiology, the measure of central location generally preferred for summarizing skewed data such as incubation periods is the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The median is preferred for skewed data like incubation periods because it’s less affected by extreme values.
Question 2 of 5
On an arithmetic-scale line graph, the x-axis and y-axis each should: (Choose one wrong answer)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Labels (B) and proportional scaling (C) are essential. Starting at zero (A) is optional, and uniform spacing (D) is not required.
Question 3 of 5
Public health surveillance is only conducted by public health agencies.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hospitals and other entities also contribute to surveillance, not just public health agencies.
Question 4 of 5
The primary reason for preparing and distributing periodic surveillance summaries is which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Summaries aim to inform stakeholders about current disease trends and patterns.
Question 5 of 5
Common methods of identifying additional cases (expanding surveillance) as part of an outbreak investigation include: (Choose one wrong answer)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: All methods (A, B, C, D) are standard; B is correct, so misinterpreted—none are wrong.