Introduction Which Design Do Researchers Use to Study a Possible

question 20

Multiple Choice

Introduction Which design do researchers use to study a possible causal relationship
Between preexisting antecedent conditions (e.g., smoking) and behavioral
Effects (e.g., lung cancer) in human subjects?

• A)causal modeling
• B)correlational
• C)experimental
• D)quasi-experimental

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Definitions:

Prophylactic Antibiotics

Antibiotics administered as a preventive measure, especially before surgery or in situations of high risk of bacterial infection, to reduce the risk of infection.

Pulse Oximetry

A non-invasive method to measure the oxygen saturation (SO2) level of the blood.

STAT Arterial Blood Gases

An urgent test to measure oxygen, carbon dioxide, and acidity (pH) levels in the blood to assess and manage a patient's respiratory or metabolic status.

Recumbent Position

A lying-down posture often used in medical contexts to support patient examination or recovery.