Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
A)A low incidence means that a high percentage of the general population of interest qualifies for inclusion in the study.
B)A low incidence means that a low percentage of the general population is expected to respond to the study.
C)A low incidence means that a low percentage of the general population qualifies for inclusion in the study.
D)A low incidence means that a low percentage of the general population will participate in the study.
E)None of the above are true statements.

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Incidence refers to the proportion of people in the population who have a particular characteristic or condition, such as a disease. A low incidence means that only a small percentage of the population has the characteristic or condition, so only a low percentage of the general population would qualify for inclusion in the study. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they describe the opposite of what a low incidence actually means. Choice E is incorrect as at least one statement is true.

Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT