In the process of ascertaining causality, factors are said to have specificity of association if
a. The factors possess a high strength of association
b. The disease can occur only in the presence of a particular agent
c. The risk factor precedes the onset of the disease
d. The relationship among factors is consistent in findings with numerous study designs and population.
ANS: B
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