KHS 405 Final Exam questions with correct answers
T/F Laws & regulations are developed as methods of policy
implementation. Correct Answer-True
T/F The policy cycle involves five phases including problem
definition/formulation/reformulation, agenda setting, policy
establishment, policy implementation and policy assessment. Correct
Answer-True
T/F The first phase of the policy cycle is regarded as the most crucial
phase of the policy development process. Correct Answer-True
T/F A weakness of exposure assessment is that high-quality data on
exposures are often unreliable. Correct Answer-True
T/F Screening tests need to demonstrate reliability & validity. Correct
Answer-True
T/F Reliability is synonymous with precision, whereas validity is
synonymous with accuracy. Correct Answer-True
T/F Legitimization refers to the process of making policies legitimate,
meaning to be acceptable to the norms of society. Correct Answer-True
, T/F Although a measure that is invalid can be reliable, it is never
possible for a measure that is unreliable to be valid. Correct Answer-
True
The likelihood of experiencing an adverse effect is called a: Correct
Answer-Risk
A plan, or course of action, as of a government, political party, or
business, intended to influence and determine decisions, actions, & other
matters is known as: Correct Answer-A policy
A procedure that contrasts the costs & health effects of an intervention is
a(n): Correct Answer-Cost-effectiveness analysis
Which of the following is (are) among the ways that epidemiologists can
contribute to health policy? Correct Answer-All of the above
(Serving as an expert witness, working as an advocate, conducting &
disseminating research)
A group of persons working on behalf of or strongly supporting a
particular cause, such as an item of legislation, an industry, or a special
segment of society is known as: Correct Answer-An interest group
The adoption of policies, laws, & programs that are supported by
empirical data refers to: Correct Answer-Evidence-based public health
T/F Laws & regulations are developed as methods of policy
implementation. Correct Answer-True
T/F The policy cycle involves five phases including problem
definition/formulation/reformulation, agenda setting, policy
establishment, policy implementation and policy assessment. Correct
Answer-True
T/F The first phase of the policy cycle is regarded as the most crucial
phase of the policy development process. Correct Answer-True
T/F A weakness of exposure assessment is that high-quality data on
exposures are often unreliable. Correct Answer-True
T/F Screening tests need to demonstrate reliability & validity. Correct
Answer-True
T/F Reliability is synonymous with precision, whereas validity is
synonymous with accuracy. Correct Answer-True
T/F Legitimization refers to the process of making policies legitimate,
meaning to be acceptable to the norms of society. Correct Answer-True
, T/F Although a measure that is invalid can be reliable, it is never
possible for a measure that is unreliable to be valid. Correct Answer-
True
The likelihood of experiencing an adverse effect is called a: Correct
Answer-Risk
A plan, or course of action, as of a government, political party, or
business, intended to influence and determine decisions, actions, & other
matters is known as: Correct Answer-A policy
A procedure that contrasts the costs & health effects of an intervention is
a(n): Correct Answer-Cost-effectiveness analysis
Which of the following is (are) among the ways that epidemiologists can
contribute to health policy? Correct Answer-All of the above
(Serving as an expert witness, working as an advocate, conducting &
disseminating research)
A group of persons working on behalf of or strongly supporting a
particular cause, such as an item of legislation, an industry, or a special
segment of society is known as: Correct Answer-An interest group
The adoption of policies, laws, & programs that are supported by
empirical data refers to: Correct Answer-Evidence-based public health
