Which Epidemiological Method Is Essentially the Same as a True

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which epidemiological method is essentially the same as a true experiment?

• A) a retrospective study
• B) a prospective study
• C) a randomized clinical trial
• D) a meta-analysis

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Definitions:

Cubic Feet

A unit of volume measurement in the imperial system, equivalent to the volume of a cube with sides of one foot in length.

Scatterplot

A graphical representation in which two variables are plotted along two axes, revealing any correlation or pattern between them.

GPA

Grade Point Average, a cumulative average of a student's grades, typically on a 4.0 scale.

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated to determine if it causes any change to a dependent variable in an experiment.