How Is Incidence Different from Prevalence

question 19

Multiple Choice

How is incidence different from prevalence?

• A) Prevalence is the number of new cases; incidence is the total number of cases.
• B) Incidence is the total number of new cases over a particular point in time; prevalence is the number of new cases over a particular time period.
• C) Prevalence is the total number of cases over a particular time period; incidence is the total number of new cases within a period of time.
• D) Incidence is the total number of cases with psychiatric illness over a particular time period; prevalence is the total number of cases with physical illness or psychiatric illness over a particular time period.

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Definitions:

Single-Subject Research Design

A research methodology that focuses on observing and modifying the behavior of a single participant through controlled conditions and intervention.

Baseline

A reference point or initial set of data used as a comparison for assessing changes or developments over time in studies, projects, or experiments.

Problem Behaviors

Actions or conduct that are considered to be disruptive or harmful to oneself or to others.

System Linkage Roles

Positions or functions within an organization or system that facilitate the coordination and integration of different components or services.