18 Questions
Which type of variable is sex or religion?
Qualitative
What type of scale is blood pressure considered to be?
Interval
In statistics, what is the purpose of tabulation?
To present data concisely and in an orderly manner
What type of scale involves categories that can be ordered or ranked?
Ordinal
Which variable type uses numerical values for comparison purposes?
Quantitative
What does an arbitrary zero point indicate in the context of measurement scales?
No specific meaning in relation to the characteristic being measured
Which branch of statistics focuses on making predictions based on observed data?
Inferential Statistics
What is the main purpose of using probability in statistics?
To make predictions about the future
Which type of uncertainty does biostatistics primarily deal with?
Health-related Uncertainty
What is the main function of descriptive statistics?
To summarize and present data
Which variable type is typically used to describe characteristics such as gender or occupation?
Categorical Variable
What is the aim of inferential statistics compared to descriptive statistics?
To make predictions beyond the data
What is the main focus of biostatistics in public health?
Preventing disease
In public health, what are the primary activities associated with environmental health?
Sanitation of the environment
Which characteristic is NOT associated with public health as per the text provided?
Promoting unhealthy lifestyle choices
What are the 3 core functions of public health according to the text?
Assessment, Policy Development, Assurance
Which step is NOT a part of the 5-step public health approach in addressing community health problems?
Testing individual-level interventions
What is the primary focus of epidemiology in public health?
Defining and controlling health problems in populations
Explore the major factors that have influenced the development of public health, including advances in bio-medical research, the role of international organizations, and the shift towards a more scientific and psychosocial approach. Learn about future challenges such as urbanization, industrialization, environmental concerns, and the impact of germs.
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