Biology Unit 1.2 Data and Disease

Question 1

Epidemiology

Answer 1

The study of the incidence and pattern of disease with a view of how to prevent and control it

Question 2

Cumulative

Answer 2

Increase or increasing quantity, degree or force by successive additions.

Question 3

Correlation

Answer 3

One of two variable is reflected by a change in the other variable

Question 4

Variable

Answer 4

Logical set of attributes

Question 5

Causal connection

Answer 5

Linking proven scientific evidence to date showing the cause

Question 6

Relative

Answer 6

Having a relation to a connection or necessary dependence on the other thing

Question 7

Looking at critical date

Answer 7

• Has the right factor been measured and have the right questions been asked?
• How was the data gathered, was the methods reliable and was the right apparatus used?
• Do those collecting the data have a vested interest in the research#
• Has the study been reported, with the same results and conclusions by other people
• Are there still unanswered questions?