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What does biostatistics refer to?
What does biostatistics refer to?
- Application of statistical methods to biology, medicine, and public health (correct)
- Administration of government health programs
- Analysis of vital statistics data
- Collection and organization of numerical data
In the plural sense, 'statistics' refers to:
In the plural sense, 'statistics' refers to:
- The science dealing with the collection and interpretation of numerical data
- The body of methods for the organization & analysis of collected information
- The bookkeeping of humanity
- A set of data or a mass of observations (correct)
What is the legal use of death registration?
What is the legal use of death registration?
- Securing driver’s license
- Claiming of life insurances (correct)
- Maternal and infant mortality
- Value of periodic medical exam
What are source materials in relation to vital statistics?
What are source materials in relation to vital statistics?
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What do health units refer to?
What do health units refer to?
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Biostatistics and Statistics
- Biostatistics refers to the application of statistical principles and methods to the field of medicine, biology, and public health.
- In the plural sense, 'statistics' refers to a collection of numerical data, often used to summarize and describe a set of information.
Vital Statistics
- The legal use of death registration is to establish the cause of death and to provide a legal document for the deceased individual.
- Source materials in relation to vital statistics are original records, such as birth and death certificates, that provide accurate data on vital events.
Health Units
- Health units refer to organizations or facilities that provide health care services, including hospitals, clinics, and community health centers.
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