When quantifying disease, epidemiologists and biostatisticians typically report

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When quantifying disease, epidemiologists and biostatisticians typically report rates rather than only counts. Select the response that best describes why rates are used by epidemiologists and biostatisticians

A) Rates allow comparisons between two or more groups with different population sizes

B) In comparison to rates, counts are difficult to obtain

C) Rates more accurately capture the incidence or prevalence of a condition in a single population

D) Rates are specific to a given time frame, but counts are not

Explanation / Answer

A) Rates allow comparisons between two or more groups with different population sizes

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