Vascular Dementia

question 24

Multiple Choice

Vascular dementia

• A) is a slowly progressive deterioration of memory and thinking skills.
• B) results from a series of small strokes, each adding rather quickly to the observed deterioration.
• C) has a very powerful genetic basis.
• D) results from taking medications or having a poor diet and can be reversed when these problems are corrected.

---

Definitions:

Age Distribution

The proportionate numbers of individuals in successive age categories in a given population.

Test Statistic

A calculated value from sample data used to decide whether to reject the null hypothesis in the context of a statistical test.

Union Leader

A person who represents and advocates for the rights and interests of workers in negotiating with employers.

Probability

A measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.