Compared to Other Research Designs the Risk of Harm to Subjects

question 19

Multiple Choice

Compared to other research designs the risk of harm to subjects in observational studies are

• A) Quite high
• B) Quite low
• C) About the same
• D) There are no subjects in observational studies

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