Which of the Following BEST Describes One Way the Data

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST describes one way the data provided by fire investigation can be used?

• A) To help firefighters prepare for threats beyond their control
• B) To help set goals for emergency response contingency plans
• C) To provide economic incentives for individuals in the community
• D) To monitor the effectiveness of the fire and life safety initiative program

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Definitions:

Placebo

An inert substance given to a patient in control groups for medical experiments to compare the effects of a particular drug.

Testable Hypotheses

A proposition that can be put to a practical test to determine its validity.

Relative Risk

A measure in epidemiology that indicates the likelihood of a certain event or disease occurring in one group compared to another.

Mortality

The state of being subject to death; often used in statistics to refer to the rate of death in a population.