In Addition to Describing the Distribution of Disorders in Populations

question 101

Multiple Choice

In addition to describing the distribution of disorders in populations, epidemiological research is also important for____.

• A) analyzing the possible causal factors that contribute to disorders
• B) describing treatment effectiveness for disorders
• C) protecting the rights of research participants
• D) encouraging the development of new treatments for disorders

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment or study that is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Television Viewing

The act of watching content on a television set.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat that presents a risk to health.

Employee Selection

The process of interviewing and evaluating candidates for a specific job and selecting an individual for employment based on criteria.