A Group of Investigators Are Interested in Conducting a Clinical

question 20

Essay

A group of investigators are interested in conducting a clinical trial to determine whether taking bio-identical treatments prevents postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. They obtained a list of physicians in the region and recruited their patients by mailing out response cards to all eligible women; 60% of the cards were returned and 75% of those respondents entered the study. They were equally divided into the treatment group and placebo group, and were followed for 5 years to determine if they develop osteoporosis. Identify the population, sample, sampling frame, and type of study.

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Definitions:

Polychronic Culture

A cultural orientation that values multitasking and simultaneous engagements in multiple activities.

North American Women

pertains to females living in North America, encompassing their social, cultural, and economic contributions and challenges.

Foreign Assignments

Work tasks or roles assigned to employees outside their home country, often for an extended period.

Direct Foreign Investment

This refers to the investment by a company or individual in one country in business interests located in another country, often by buying a company in the target country or by expanding operations of an existing business in that country.