Graphs Such as Bar Graphs and Pie Charts Are Limited

question 19

Multiple Choice

Graphs such as bar graphs and pie charts are limited in that they

• A)can only show variables that are positively related.
• B)can only show variables that have a negative correlation.
• C)provide information on only one variable.
• D)provide information on no more than two variables.

Calculate incidence rates in cohort studies.

Interpret the effect of exposures on health outcomes using relative risk.

Differentiate between absolute risk and relative risk.

Calculate and interpret odds ratios in unmatched and matched case-control study designs.

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