Assuming That the Following Sample Table Is for a Cohort

question 4

Multiple Choice

Assuming that the following sample table is for a cohort study, define the risk difference or attributable risk:

• A) (A/A +
• C) / (B/B +
• B) (A/A +
• B) / (C/C +
• C) (A/A +
• C) − (B/B +
• D) (A/A +
• B) − (C/C +
• E) None of these is correct.

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Definitions:

Sensation

The process by which sensory receptors and the nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from the environment.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.

Transmission

The action or process of transmitting something or the state of being transmitted, such as data, diseases, or genetic traits.

Interpretation

The act or process of explaining the meaning of something; often applies to text, actions, or events.