Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) The mean is a measure of the deviation in a data set.
• B) The standard deviation is a measure of dispersion.
• C) The range is a measure of central tendency.
• D) The median is a measure of dispersion.
• E) The variance is a measure of central tendency.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Food Deprivation

A condition where an individual or organism does not consume enough food to meet basic nutritional requirements.

Basal Metabolic

The speed at which the body expends energy to sustain essential activities like breathing and temperature regulation when it is at rest.

Drive-reduction

A theory in psychology that explains motivation as being the result of drives, such as hunger or thirst, that an organism seeks to reduce to maintain homeostasis.

Arousal Theory

A theory of motivation that posits individuals seek to maintain an optimal level of arousal, not too high or too low.