A Group of Investigators Are Interested in Conducting a Clinical

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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:

Parietal Lobe

A region of the brain located behind the frontal lobe, responsible for processing sensory information such as touch, pain, and spatial orientation.

Touch Sensations

Physical feelings or perceptions resulting from something that comes in contact with the body, typically stimulating sensory receptors in the skin.

Parietal Lobe

Region of the brain located behind the frontal lobe, responsible for processing sensory information related to taste, temperature, and touch, as well as spatial orientation and manipulation.

Body Perception

How individuals perceive and experience their own body, including its appearance and physical capabilities, which can significantly influence self-esteem and behavior.