Which of the Following Is Most Accurate as to the Rate

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most accurate as to the rate of affective disorders in younger vs. older Americans?

• A) Affective disorders are more common in older adults.
• B) Affective disorders are more common in younger adults.
• C) Younger adults and older adults experience affective disorders at about the same rate.
• D) The rates are about the same for two age groups except for older males who have a very high rate of affective disorders.

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Definitions:

Proportion

A statistical measure that refers to the fraction of the total number of outcomes in a particular category.

Frequency Polygon

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Ogive

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Pie Chart

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