In a Study Conducted by Dartmouth Researchers, What Type of Data

question 36

Multiple Choice

In a study conducted by Dartmouth researchers, what type of data was used to compare two cohorts of men who live in areas with different practice patterns for screening and treatment?

• A) Epidemiologic data
• B) Census data
• C) Medicaid data
• D) Medicare data

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Definitions:

Petroleum

A liquid mixture of hydrocarbons present in certain rock strata, used for fuel and as a raw material in the chemical industry.

Natural Gas

is a fossil fuel consisting primarily of methane and other hydrocarbons, used as a source of energy for heating, cooking, and electricity generation, as well as a feedstock for chemical manufacture.

Oil Fuel

is a type of fuel derived from the refinement of crude oil used primarily for heating, transportation, and generating electricity.

Refined Product

A substance that has been processed and purified from its raw state to enhance its utility or value.