The Number of Active Physicians Has Steadily Increased Over Time

question 22

True/False

The number of active physicians has steadily increased over time.

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Definitions:

Algorithms

Step-by-step procedures or formulas for solving problems or completing tasks, often used in computing and mathematical problem-solving.

Base-Rate Information

Statistical information about the general frequency of an event or characteristic within a relevant population.

Availability Heuristic

A quick mental approach that depends on the first examples that are thought of when assessing a particular subject, idea, technique, or choice.

Critical Thinking

The ability to analyze facts, generate and organize ideas, defend opinions, make comparisons, draw inferences, evaluate arguments and solve problems.