The rate of occurrence of persons eligible to participate in the study expressed as a percentage is the ________.
A)incidence rate
B)initial sample size
C)completion rate
D)final sample size

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The incidence rate is defined as the number of new cases of a disease or condition in a defined population over a specific time period. In the context of a study, it can refer to the rate of occurrence of individuals who meet the eligibility criteria for participation in the study. This is typically expressed as a percentage of the total population or sample. The other options (B, C, and D) are not accurate descriptions of the rate of occurrence of eligible participants.

The Rate of Occurrence of Persons Eligible to Participate in the Study