When Evaluating Epidemiological Data, Plausibility Refers to the ____

question 32

Multiple Choice

When evaluating epidemiological data, plausibility refers to the ____.

• A)​consistency of the association with other knowledge
• B)​similarity of findings with other studies
• C) ​likelihood of a casual association
• D) ​chronology of exposure and disease onset

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Definitions:

Marine Invertebrates

Animals without a backbone that live in marine environments, including species like jellyfish, sea stars, and corals.

Translational Components

Molecular elements involved in the process of translating mRNA into a protein sequence.

Mitochondria

Membrane-bound organelles in eukaryotic cells, serving as the site of aerobic respiration and energy production.

Circular DNA

DNA that forms a closed-loop structure, found in bacteria, mitochondria, and chloroplasts, distinct from the linear DNA of most eukaryotes.