DrOliver Is Investigating Whether Depression Is a Determinant of the Development

question 50

Multiple Choice

Dr.Oliver is investigating whether depression is a determinant of the development of cardiovascular disease.To measures the strength of the relation between depression and cardiovascular disease, she would use a(n) ______.

• A)incidence rate
• B)retrospective study
• C)prevalence rate
• D)correlation coefficient

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Definitions:

Artificial Consequences

These are outcomes or sanctions that are deliberately created or imposed to modify behavior, rather than naturally occurring as a result of actions.

Naturally Occurring

An event, substance, or situation that exists or happens without human intervention.

Problem-solving Process

A systematic approach to addressing and finding solutions for complex problems, involving identifying the problem, generating alternatives, and implementing solutions.

Self-reports

A method of data collection where individuals provide information about themselves, often used in surveys, questionnaires, and research studies.