In general, rates better measure how common an illness is than do raw numbers because rates
a. ?allow us to reasonably compare populations of different sizes.
b. ?are more scientifically accurate.
c. ?are a more objective measure.
d. ?can be measured in a less biased fashion.
e. ?can be more accurately calculated.
Answer: a. ?allow us to reasonably compare populations of different sizes.
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