Why Is the Distribution of Data Concerning Major Incidents and Fatalities

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why is the distribution of data concerning major incidents and fatalities skewed rather than normally distributed, making it difficult to use this to assess training effectiveness?

• A)more reporting of minor rather than major incidents
• B)major accidents and fatalities are relatively rare
• C)distinct differences between how occupational injuries are defined
• D)underrepresentation of subsequent time lost due to an earlier injury

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Definitions:

Retina

A membrane located at the rear of the eyeball made up of light-sensitive cells that initiate nerve signals, which are transmitted through the optic nerve to the brain to create a visual perception.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina that function in color vision and are responsible for high spatial acuity.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are responsible for vision at low light levels and do not perceive color.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and functioning best in bright light conditions.