The Number of New Cases of a Disease in a Population

question 18

Multiple Choice

The number of new cases of a disease in a population over a given period of time is called ________.

• A) Incidence
• B) Prevalence
• C) Morbidity
• D) Mortality
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Cube Root

The value that when multiplied by itself three times gives the original number.

Square Root

The original number that is obtained by squaring a certain value.

Number Approach

A strategy or method that emphasizes the use of numbers and quantitative data to solve problems or make decisions.

Simplify Expression

The process of reducing an algebraic expression to its simplest form.