Scientists Working for a Major Cosmetics Company Are Attempting to Determine

question 29

Multiple Choice

Scientists working for a major cosmetics company are attempting to determine if a new face cream can reduce the number of fine lines and wrinkles on a person's face.This is an example of

• A) applied research.
• B) basic research.
• C) meta-analysis.
• D) a cohort study.

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Definitions:

Arithmetic Return

The simple average of a series of periodic returns of an investment.

Investment

The action of allocating resources, usually money, with the expectation of generating an income or profit.

Population

The total number of individuals within a specific area or of a particular species or group.

Rate of Return

The rate of return is the net gain or loss on an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's initial cost.