Epidemiology Quiz

What is the primary focus of epidemiology?

• Treatment of individual patients

• Study of disease patterns in populations

• Development of new surgical techniques

• Production of vaccines

What role do epidemiologists play during a disease outbreak?

• They perform surgeries on patients

• They design and implement studies of pathogens

• They manufacture medicines

• They provide psychological counseling

Which of the following is NOT a field that epidemiology relies on?

• Biology

• Biostatistics

• Social sciences

• Architecture

What is one of the key responsibilities of an epidemiologist during a pandemic?

• Prescribing medication to patients

• Containing the outbreak and investigating the cause

• Building hospitals

• Teaching medical students

What is the primary role of an epidemiologist?

• To study the weather patterns

• To analyze disease outbreaks and prevent future outbreaks

• To design buildings and infrastructure

• To develop new software applications

Which organizations do epidemiologists often work with?

• NASA and SpaceX

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO)

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

• International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank

What was the average salary of epidemiologists in 2012 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics?

• $45,000

• $108,320

• $65,270

• $90,000

What do some epidemiologists study in relation to cardiovascular diseases?

• The effects of climate change

• The pathology of cardiovascular diseases

• The history of ancient civilizations

• The development of new computer technologies

What is one of the goals of epidemiologists when studying populations?

• To determine the best fashion trends

• To determine risk factors and outcomes of different age groups

• To create new musical compositions

• To explore outer space

What type of degree do most epidemiologists have?

• Master's Degree in Public Health

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology

• Associate's Degree in Nursing

• Doctorate in Chemistry