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You have to prepare a short presentation on the history of epidemiology. Using your knowledge about history of statistics, who used statistics to improve public health in England?
 
  A) William Farr
  B) John Graunt
  C) Florence Nightingale
  D) John Snow

Question 2

You have been requested to investigate the outbreak of H1N1 in the community. Using your knowledge about epidemiologic research, what is an outbreak?
 
  A) Course of a disease or condition from the onset to resolution
  B) Primary measurement used to describe either the occurrence or the existence of a specific state of health or illness
  C) Probability or likelihood that a disease or illness will occur in a group of people who presently do not have the problem
  D) Characteristics or events that have been shown to increase the probability that a specific disease or illness will develop



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A



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