When Are Surrogate Marker Tests Useful

question 13

Multiple Choice

When are surrogate marker tests useful?

• A) When the required test is too expensive
• B) When direct testing is not yet available
• C) When the required test detects too many false-positive results
• D) When the internal controls are not valid

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Definitions:

Chronosystem

is a concept in ecological systems theory representing the dimension of time, including life transitions, events, and historical contexts that impact development.

Historical Generation

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Nonnormative Life Events

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Normative Age-Graded

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