Sources of Health Data

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Which of the following is NOT a primary source of health data?

  1. Vital statistics

  2. Hospital records

  3. Health surveys

  4. Medical research studies


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Medical research studies are not considered a primary source of health data because they are not collected systematically and are not representative of the entire population.

What is the primary source of mortality data in India?

  1. Census

  2. Sample Registration System

  3. National Family Health Survey

  4. Annual Health Survey


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sample Registration System (SRS) is the primary source of mortality data in India. It is a continuous, sample-based vital registration system that collects data on births and deaths from a representative sample of the population.

Which of the following is NOT a type of health survey?

  1. Cross-sectional survey

  2. Longitudinal survey

  3. Case-control study

  4. Cohort study


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Case-control studies are not considered a type of health survey because they are not designed to collect data on the general population. Instead, they compare cases of a disease with controls who do not have the disease to identify risk factors.

What is the purpose of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)?

  1. To collect data on the health and nutritional status of the US population

  2. To monitor the prevalence of chronic diseases

  3. To evaluate the effectiveness of public health programs

  4. To track changes in health behaviors


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is a continuous, cross-sectional survey that collects data on the health and nutritional status of the US population. The survey is conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Which of the following is NOT a type of administrative data?

  1. Hospital discharge data

  2. Ambulatory care data

  3. Prescription drug data

  4. Health insurance claims data


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Prescription drug data is not considered a type of administrative data because it is not collected by a government agency or healthcare provider. Instead, it is collected by pharmaceutical companies.

What is the primary source of data for the Global Burden of Disease Study?

  1. Vital statistics

  2. Hospital records

  3. Health surveys

  4. Administrative data


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary source of data for the Global Burden of Disease Study is health surveys. The study uses data from a variety of health surveys, including household surveys, facility-based surveys, and school-based surveys.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge associated with the use of health data?

  1. Data quality

  2. Data privacy

  3. Data accessibility

  4. Data comparability


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Data accessibility is not a challenge associated with the use of health data. In fact, there are a number of initiatives underway to improve data accessibility, such as the Open Data movement.

What is the purpose of data standardization in health data?

  1. To ensure that data is collected in a consistent manner

  2. To facilitate data sharing and comparison

  3. To improve data quality

  4. To protect data privacy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Data standardization is the process of ensuring that data is collected in a consistent manner. This is important to facilitate data sharing and comparison, improve data quality, and protect data privacy.

Which of the following is NOT a type of data linkage?

  1. Deterministic linkage

  2. Probabilistic linkage

  3. Record linkage

  4. Entity resolution


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Record linkage is not a type of data linkage. Instead, it is a process that uses a variety of techniques to link data from different sources.

What is the purpose of data integration in health data?

  1. To combine data from different sources

  2. To create a comprehensive view of a patient's health

  3. To facilitate data analysis

  4. To improve data quality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Data integration is the process of combining data from different sources. This is done to create a comprehensive view of a patient's health, facilitate data analysis, and improve data quality.

Which of the following is NOT a type of data mining technique?

  1. Classification

  2. Clustering

  3. Association rule mining

  4. Regression


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Regression is not a type of data mining technique. Instead, it is a statistical method that is used to predict the value of a continuous variable based on the values of one or more other variables.

What is the purpose of machine learning in health data?

  1. To develop predictive models

  2. To identify patterns in data

  3. To automate data analysis tasks

  4. To improve data quality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Machine learning is a type of artificial intelligence that allows computers to learn without being explicitly programmed. Machine learning is used in health data to develop predictive models, identify patterns in data, automate data analysis tasks, and improve data quality.

Which of the following is NOT a type of health data analytics?

  1. Descriptive analytics

  2. Diagnostic analytics

  3. Predictive analytics

  4. Prescriptive analytics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prescriptive analytics is not a type of health data analytics. Instead, it is a type of business analytics that uses data to make recommendations about what actions to take.

What is the purpose of health data visualization?

  1. To make data more accessible and understandable

  2. To identify patterns and trends in data

  3. To communicate findings to stakeholders

  4. To improve data quality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Health data visualization is the process of presenting data in a visual format. This is done to make data more accessible and understandable, identify patterns and trends in data, communicate findings to stakeholders, and improve data quality.

Which of the following is NOT a type of health data dashboard?

  1. Operational dashboard

  2. Analytical dashboard

  3. Strategic dashboard

  4. Clinical dashboard


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Clinical dashboard is not a type of health data dashboard. Instead, it is a type of dashboard that is used to display clinical data.

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