Discuss the difference between prevalence and incidence
What will be an ideal response?
Prevalence is the number of active cases of a disorder in a given population during a given
period of time. Incidence is the number of new cases that occur over a given period of
time.
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a. Height, brain activity, IQ scores, creativity b. Brain activity, height, creativity, IQ scores c. Brain activity, IQ scores, height, creativity d. Height, creativity, IQ scores, brain activity
Research consistently shows that the loss of a child is the most difficult, followed by loss of a spouse or partner and of a parent
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is the definition of anticonvulsant?
a. Sleep-inducing b. Anxiety-reducing c. Antiseizure d. Calming
Independent variable is to dependent variable as _____ is to _____
a. measure; manipulate b. manipulate; measure c. control group; experimental group d. experimental group; control group