If Huge Waves Pound Against the Beach Communities of Southern

question 69

Multiple Choice

If huge waves pound against the beach communities of Southern California for several days during clear, calm weather, it is a good bet that ____.

• A)the winds are strong somewhere out over the Pacific Ocean
• B)an earthquake has occurred somewhere on the ocean floor
• C)it is raining offshore
• D)it is a period of high tides
• E)there is a large difference in water density between the shoreline of Southern California and the middle of the Pacific

Understand and calculate the attributable risk to estimate the excess risk of disease associated with an exposure.

Understand the criteria necessary to establish a causal relationship between an exposure and a disease.

Identify factors that may confound the relationship between an exposure and a disease outcome.

Evaluate the evidence suggesting a causal relationship in various epidemiological studies.

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Definitions:

Bequest

A transfer of personal property through a will.

Legacy

A bequest; a testamentary gift of personal property. Sometimes incorrectly applied to a testamentary gift of real property.

Testamentary Capacity

The legal competence of an individual to make a will, including the understanding of the nature of the document, the assets to be disposed of, and the identity of the beneficiaries.

Sound Mind

A state of mental capacity in which an individual can effectively understand and manage their affairs.