The Number of New Cases of a Disorder in a Population

question 166

Multiple Choice

The number of new cases of a disorder in a population that emerge in a particular time interval is called the:

• A) incidence.
• B) prevalence.
• C) correlation.
• D) epidemiology.

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Definitions:

Simplifying Assumptions

Theoretical conditions applied to models to make them more manageable and easier to understand, often by ignoring real-world complexity.

Hedonic Treadmill

The theory that individuals remain at a relatively stable level of happiness despite changes in their lives, such as increases in income or consumption.

Ultimatum Game

The ultimatum game is a game theory experiment where one participant offers how to divide a sum of money with another, who then can accept or reject the offer.

Framing Effects

The influence on an individual's decision made by the way information is presented, rather than just the information itself.