Standardized death rate is used to compare mortality between populations with different: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Standardized death rate is used to compare mortality between populations with different:
A. Fertility rates
B. Income levels
C. Age structures
D. Population sizes
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Age structure affects crude death rates; standardization removes this effect to allow fair comparison.

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Which principle of good questionnaire design emphasizes avoiding questions that suggest a preferred answer?
A. Neutrality
B. Clarity
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Correct Answer: Option A


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