At the Beginning of a Study, a Researcher Makes a Statement

question 20

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of a study, a researcher makes a statement about what he or she expects the relationship between an exposure and an outcome to be. This statement is called an) .

• A) Hypothesis
• B) Risk factor
• C) Etiology
• D) Confounder

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Definitions:

Sociological Perspective

An approach to understanding human behavior by placing it within its broader social context, considering how society influences individuals and groups.

C. Wright Mills

An American sociologist best known for his work on the structure of power in American society, as well as the theory of the sociological imagination.

Quality of Mind

A concept often referring to an individual's ability to be mindful, analytical, and open to perspectives, thereby understanding complex societal dynamics.

Connection

The state of being related to someone or something else; often refers to personal or emotional links between people.