BS Nursing Epidemiology
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124. An epidemiological study claims a strong association between exposure to a rare chemical and a very common disease. What critical interpretation should be made regarding biological plausibility?

A. The association is highly plausible.
B. The association needs to be critically examined for biological plausibility; rare exposure causing common disease is less common.
C. Biological plausibility is irrelevant.
D. The chemical is definitely carcinogenic.

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  • The association is highly plausible.
  • The association needs to be critically examined for biological plausibility; rare exposure causing common disease is less common.
  • Biological plausibility is irrelevant.
  • The chemical is definitely carcinogenic.

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