Scientists Would Like to Conduct a Study to Identify Lifestyle

question 73

Multiple Choice

Scientists would like to conduct a study to identify lifestyle factors that are associated with delayed physical growth among a group of low-income American children.Which of the following research designs would be the best for the researchers to use when designing their study?

• A)Interventional
• B)Epidemiological
• C)Double-blind
• D)Human in-vivo experimental

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Definitions:

Aspirational Reference Group

The individuals a consumer would like to emulate.

Lifestyle

The interests, opinions, behaviors, and behavioral orientations of an individual, group, or culture.

Free Spirit

A person characterized by a spontaneous, independent, and unconventional lifestyle, often valuing freedom above all else.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to holding conflicting beliefs or values, often leading to an alteration in one of the beliefs or behaviors.