The Scientific Method Is Useful

question 158

Multiple Choice

The scientific method is useful

• A)only in fields of science such as chemistry and physics
• B)for testing the validity of theoretical predictions
• C)for testing the validity of a model's assumptions
• D)when no economic variables can be assumed to be constant
• E)only if a theory has been proven to be true

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Definitions:

Incidence

The frequency or rate at which new cases of a particular condition occur in a specified population over a given period of time.

Chronic Disorder

A long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured, often requiring ongoing management and treatment.

Poisson Probability Distribution

A discrete frequency distribution that expresses the probability of a given number of events occurring in a fixed interval of time or space.

Intensive Care Unit

A specialized department in a hospital that provides critical care to seriously ill patients.