Which of the Following Statements Defines Incidence

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements defines incidence?

• A) the proportion of people in a population affected with a particular disease at a specified time
• B) the number of new cases of a disease occurring during a specified period of time
• C) the likelihood of a condition being present or that it will occur
• D) a link among similar findings in a community

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Definitions:

Situational Variable

A factor that changes depending on the context or situation, affecting outcomes in research or behavior.

Altruism

The selfless concern for the well-being of others, often leading to helping behavior without expectation of personal gain.

Presence Of Other People

The influence of having one or more individuals physically present on the behavior, performance, and psychology of someone.

Victim

An individual who suffers harm or loss as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action.