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130 Top Epidemiology Multiple Choice Questions and Answers PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
What type of study design involves following a group of individuals over time to see who develops a disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cohort studies (B) follow groups over time to track disease development (e.g., Framingham Study). A is snapshot, C is retrospective, D is experimental.
Question 2 of 5
What is the main purpose of a control group in a case-control study?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Controls (A) in case-control studies compare exposure in non-diseased to diseased. B is trials, C and D are cohort/cross-sectional aims.
Question 3 of 5
In a cohort study, the exposure status is determined:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cohort studies (A) define exposure at baseline (e.g., smokers vs. non-smokers) then follow outcomes. B, C, and D misalign with design.
Question 4 of 5
What type of bias occurs when the measurement of exposure or outcome is influenced by the knowledge of the hypothesis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Observer bias (D) occurs when hypothesis knowledge skews measurement (e.g., biased scoring). A is selection, B is broad, C is recall-specific.
Question 5 of 5
In a cohort study, what is the main outcome measure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cohort studies measure incidence rate (A) of new cases over time. B is cross-sectional, C is case-control, D is related but not primary.