Which One of the Following Statements Regarding Tuberculosis Is FALSE

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements regarding tuberculosis is FALSE?

• A)Nearly 1/3 of the world's population is infected with tuberculosis.
• B)Nearly 1/3 of the world's population shows symptoms of tuberculosis.
• C)It is responsible for nearly 2 million deaths per year.
• D)At least 1/3 of those who are TB-positive are also HIV-positive.
• E)Treatment requires at least six months of antibiotic therapy.

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Definitions:

Experimenter Bias

A form of bias introduced by the expectations or beliefs of the experimenter affecting the outcomes of an experiment.

Flinch

A quick, involuntary movement or draw back, often from fear or pain.

Random Assignment

The process of allocating individuals randomly to groups in an experimental study to ensure that each group is similar at the start of the study, reducing bias and increasing the validity of the results.

Positive Correlation

A connection between two variables wherein a rise in one leads to a rise in the other.