In Recent Years, More People Have Been Diagnosed with Leukemia

question 1630

Multiple Choice

In recent years, more people have been diagnosed with leukemia in town A than in town B.  Which of the following study designs would be best suited to determine whether the town location is related to the apparent difference in leukemia incidence in these 2 towns?

• A)Case control
• B)Case series
• C)Clinical trial
• D)Cohort
• E)Ecological

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

A theory in economics that suggests a country should specialize in producing and exporting goods in which it has a lower opportunity cost than its trading partners.

Absolute Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce a good or service more efficiently than its competitors when using the same amount of resources.

Skilled Human Resources

Individuals within the workforce who possess specialized training, knowledge, and experience in particular fields or disciplines.

Per Capita Incomes

The average income earned per person in a certain area in a specified year.