Which of the Following Studies Would Provide the Most Reliable

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following studies would provide the most reliable evidence to understand the mechanism of spread of H5N1 virus from Asia to North America?

• A) Perform anal or saliva smears of migrating waterfowl to monitor whether any infected birds show up in Alaska.
• B) Test fecal samples for H5N1 in Asian waterfowl that live near domestic poultry farms in Asia.
• C) Test for the presence of H5N1 in poultry used for human consumption worldwide.
• D) Locate and destroy birds infected with H5N1 in Asian open-air poultry markets.

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Definitions:

Shifting Values

Refers to altering the numerical or categorical data points in a dataset, leading to changes in analysis outcomes.

σ

The symbol for standard deviation, a measure of the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values.

Normal Distribution

A symmetric probability distribution centered on the mean, demonstrating that occurrences near the mean happen more often than those far from it.

Maximum Oxygen Uptake

The maximum rate at which an individual can consume oxygen during intense or maximal exercise, indicating cardiorespiratory fitness.