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Which term refers to the science dealing with the collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation of numerical data?
Which term refers to the science dealing with the collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation of numerical data?
- Bookkeeping
- Vital statistics
- Biostatistics
- Statistics (correct)
What does the term 'biostatistics' refer to?
What does the term 'biostatistics' refer to?
- Interpretation of collected information
- Collection of vital statistics
- Application of statistical methods to the life sciences (correct)
- Organization of numerical data
In the plural sense, what does 'statistics' refer to?
In the plural sense, what does 'statistics' refer to?
- Bookkeeping of humanity
- Body of statistical methods
- Data on vital events
- Set of data or mass of observations (correct)
What are vital statistics?
What are vital statistics?
What are the important uses of vital statistics?
What are the important uses of vital statistics?
Which term refers to the individuals who take part in the administration of government health programs?
Which term refers to the individuals who take part in the administration of government health programs?
What is the purpose of birth registration?
What is the purpose of birth registration?
What is the role of sanitarians in public health?
What is the role of sanitarians in public health?
What is the source material for mortality and natality statistics?
What is the source material for mortality and natality statistics?
What does the term 'epidemiologists' guide in the combat of diseases?
What does the term 'epidemiologists' guide in the combat of diseases?
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Statistics
Statistics
The science of collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Biostatistics
Biostatistics
Applying statistical methods to biological and health-related data.
Statistics (plural)
Statistics (plural)
A collection of numerical data or observations.
Vital statistics
Vital statistics
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Health workers
Health workers
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Birth registration
Birth registration
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Sanitarians
Sanitarians
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Logbook
Logbook
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Epidemiologists
Epidemiologists
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Epidemiologists use vital statistics.
Epidemiologists use vital statistics.
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Study Notes
Statistics and Public Health
- The science dealing with the collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation of numerical data is referred to as Statistics.
- Biostatistics refers to the application of statistical principles to medical and health-related data.
Vital Statistics
- Statistics (in the plural sense) refer to the data collected and analyzed to understand a population's demographics and health status.
- Vital Statistics specifically refer to the data related to births, deaths, marriages, and divorces.
- Important uses of vital statistics include:
- Identifying population trends and predicting future population growth
- Analyzing health trends and identifying areas for improvement
- Evaluating the effectiveness of health programs and policies
Public Health Administrators
- Health administrators are individuals who take part in the administration of government health programs.
Birth Registration
- The primary purpose of birth registration is to document and record birth data, which is used to generate vital statistics.
Sanitarians
- Sanitarians play a crucial role in public health by ensuring the maintenance of environmental health standards and the promotion of healthy living conditions.
Mortality and Natality Statistics
- The source material for mortality and natality statistics includes birth and death certificates, which provide valuable data for vital statistics.
Epidemiologists
- Epidemiologists guide efforts to combat diseases by studying the causes, distribution, and control of diseases in populations.
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