Entries by Daphne Hanson

Monitoring for pathogens

The coliform group has been used for most of the past century as an indicator of fecal pollution. However, directly monitoring for pathogens such as Vibrio cholera would be far more protective of public health. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain the reasons for your choice.

Social non-conformity and subjective discomfort

How should one prioritize the three primary methods of defining “abnormality” (i.e., statistical abnormality, social non-conformity and subjective discomfort)? In other words, which is the most valid method? Which is the second most valid method? And which is the third most valid method? Explain why this order is best, and provide a logical rationale for […]