Using Statistical Analysis to Link the Occurrence of Lung Fibrosis

question 54

Multiple Choice

Using statistical analysis to link the occurrence of lung fibrosis to workers who are exposed to asbestos is best classified as which of the following types of studies:

• A)toxicology
• B)fault tree analysis
• C)epidemiology
• D)failure modes and effects analysis

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Definitions:

Unrepresentative Results

Outcomes or findings of a study or experiment that do not accurately reflect the larger population or reality, often due to biased sampling or flawed research design.

Random Sampling

A method of selecting a subset of individuals from a population, where each individual has an equal chance of being chosen.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that describes the size and direction of a relationship between two or more variables, usually ranging from -1 to +1.

Statistical Index

A statistical index is a measurement that aggregates and quantifies data, often used for comparing and analyzing various indicators or trends over time.