Cohort Life Tables Are More Accurate Than Static Life Tables

question 12

True/False

Cohort life tables are more accurate than static life tables.

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Definitions:

Selection Bias

A distortion in statistical analysis resulting from the method of collecting samples, leading to an unrepresentative sample and misleading results.

Cohort Study

An observational study in which a defined group of people (the cohort) is followed over time to study the incidence of disease or various outcomes.

Asbestos

A group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals known for their resistance to heat, chemicals, and electricity, historically used in construction but hazardous to health.

Incidence Rate

A measure of the frequency at which new cases of a disease or condition occur in a population over a specified period.