If You Calculate a Relative Risk of 1

question 16

Multiple Choice

If you calculate a relative risk of 1.0 RR=1.0) in a cohort study, what is the correct interpretation?

• A) Exposed individuals and unexposed individuals are equally likely to experience the outcome.
• B) Exposed individuals are twice as likely 100% more likely) to experience the outcome compared to unexposed individuals.
• C) Exposed individuals are half as likely 50% less likely) to experience the outcome compared to unexposed individuals.
• D) It is not possible to assess the excess risk among the exposed because there are no unexposed people with the outcome.

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