An Index

question 7

Multiple Choice

An index:

• A) combines two or more metrics into a single indicator.
• B) is complex to define, usually involves a calculation, and is often in the form of a ratio.
• C) is easily defined with no calculations and with simple dimensions.
• D) is any quantitative output of an activity or process.

Differentiate between various negotiation terms and concepts.

Understand different research designs and their appropriate applications.

Recognize the indicators of access to health services.

Distinguish between efficacy, effectiveness, and efficiency in healthcare interventions.

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Definitions:

Statistical Significance

a mathematical measure that indicates whether the results of a study are likely not due to chance at a specified level of probability.

Catastrophic Thinking

Catastrophic thinking is an irrational thought process whereby an individual believes that something is far worse than it actually is; it can pertain to obsessing over possible worst-case scenarios.

Personality-Disordered

Relates to individuals who have enduring patterns of behavior, thinking, and experiencing emotions that deviate from cultural expectations and cause distress or impairment.

Disease Risk

The probability of an individual developing a health disorder over a certain period.