You have heard rumors in the hospital where you work of an Ebola ...

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You have heard rumors in the hospital where you work of an Ebola outbreak in your community and you would like to investigate it further. Which of the following should be your first step in the investigation?
 
  A) Identify the names of the people infected by the virus
  B) Formulate and test hypotheses as to the most probable causative factors
  C) Implement a plan for control of the outbreak
  D) Establish the existence of the outbreak

Question 2

Who used statistics to improve public health in England?
 
  A) William Farr
  B) John Graunt
  C) Florence Nightingale
  D) John Snow

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Because you have only heard rumors, you should first establish the existence of the outbreak before identifying those infected, formulating and testing hypotheses, and implementing a plan for control of the outbreak.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
Florence Nightingale used statistics to improve public health in England. William Farr is considered the father of modern statistics. John Graunt analyzed weekly reports of births and deaths. John Snow performed epidemiologic research on transmission of cholera using natural experiments, mapping, and rates.