Epidemiology

QUESTION 1

1. Each of the following is a plausible explanation for point estimates except:

		bias
		confounding
		random error
		all are plausible

QUESTION 2

1. Confounding can be controlled by matching cases and controls on the E* of interest.

 True

 False

QUESTION 3

1. Confounding is _________ common in observational studies than experimental studies.

		less
		more
		equally

QUESTION 4

1. Crude OR = 3.5, OR adjusted for E* is 2.4.

		E* is a confounder
		E* is not a confounder
		not enough information to determine.

QUESTION 5

1. Confounding can occur when two exposures are related to one another.

 True

 False

QUESTION 6

1. In your own words, tell me about confounding and its importance in epidemiology.