If a Researcher Wanted to Know Why There Was a Noticeable

question 16

Multiple Choice

If a researcher wanted to know why there was a noticeable increase in the number of burglaries in the town of Southpaw during 2005, the researcher would design a(n) :

• A)descriptive study.
• B)explanatory study.
• C)panel study.
• D)study of characteristics.
• E)exploratory study.

Recognize factors influencing health behaviors and outcomes among individuals and communities.

Distinguish between types of prevention (primary, secondary, tertiary) and their implications for care.

Relate the importance of health screenings and assessments in detecting early-stage diseases.

Differentiate between individual and community-level approaches to health promotion.

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Definitions:

Ecosphere

The global interconnection of all ecosystems and living organisms, functioning as a single self-regulating entity.

Compassion

The emotional response to perceiving suffering and involves an authentic desire to help alleviate that suffering.

Instrumental Value

The value of something not for what it is itself, but for its utility in achieving something else.

Dollar Value

The worth of a good or service expressed in terms of the amount of currency required to purchase it.