Disparities can be further disaggregated in order to identify areas of need that may be under-addressed. Table 13.4 presents data on death rates per 100,000 by age, race/ethnicity, and sex for 2013. Please refer to Table 13.4 for any questions that contain data from this table. These questions assess your competencies in correctly reading, analyzing and evaluating data on life expectancy disparities.

-Can you see that this application of percent difference with reference group allowed a new story to be told?
A) Definitely
B) Somewhat
C) Not fully
D) Not at all

Question

Disparities can be further disaggregated in order to identify areas of need that may be under-addressed. Table 13.4 presents data on death rates per 100,000 by age, race/ethnicity, and sex for 2013. Please refer to Table 13.4 for any questions that contain data from this table. These questions assess your competencies in correctly reading, analyzing and evaluating data on life expectancy disparities.
 
-Can you see that this application of percent difference with reference group allowed a new story to be told?
A) Definitely 
B) Somewhat 
C) Not fully 
D) Not at all

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using percent difference with a reference group can reveal new insights or perspectives by highlighting relative changes or disparities that may not be immediately apparent through absolute values alone.

Disparities Can Be Further Disaggregated in Order to Identify Areas