Rates enable researchers to compare different populations in terms of health problems or conditions. When preparing a report to support a research project, using which time frame would be most consistent with the majority of report interpretation data?
A) Day
B) Week
C) Month
D) Year
Ans: D
The majority of rates are based on data from a calendar year, which may also present some difficulties. Populations may increase or decrease during a calendar year. To adjust for population changes over the year, the midyear population estimate is generally used because the population at risk cannot be determined accurately.
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