Surface probability
Surface Probability
Surface Probability (pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrfɪs prɒbəˈbɪlɪti/) is a term used in medical statistics and epidemiology to denote the likelihood of an event occurring on a particular surface or interface.
Etymology
The term 'Surface Probability' is derived from the English words 'surface', meaning the outside part or uppermost layer of something, and 'probability', which refers to the extent to which an event is likely to occur, measured by the ratio of the favourable cases to the whole number of cases possible.
Definition
In the context of medical statistics, Surface Probability is used to quantify the likelihood of an event, such as the transmission of a pathogen, occurring on a particular surface. This is often used in the study of infectious diseases to understand how different surfaces can contribute to the spread of disease.
Related Terms
- Probability: The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur.
- Surface: The outside part or uppermost layer of something.
- Infectious Diseases: Diseases caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites.
- Pathogen: A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Medical Statistics: The application of statistics to matters of health and medicine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Surface probability
- Wikipedia's article - Surface probability
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