Which Is the Correct Formula for Measuring Population Absolute Risk

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct formula for measuring population absolute risk?

• A) Multiply the absolute risk for the incidence of an adverse event by the prevalence of the use of the medication in the population.
• B) Divide the absolute risk by the prevalence of use in a small subset of the population.
• C) Multiply the absolute risk for the incidence of a statistically significant adverse event by the likelihood of the medication being taken as directed.
• D) Divide the possibility of an adverse event occurring by the number of persons likely to be taking the medication.

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Definitions:

Subset

A part of a larger set of data, where the elements of the subset are also contained within the larger set.

Sampling Plan

A detailed outline of how samples will be taken from a population for the purpose of research.

Sample Activity

An operation or series of operations carried out on a sample within a study or experiment.