Data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System - a Telephone

question 15

Multiple Choice

Data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System - a telephone survey that asks adults about a variety of health behavior and health conditions at a single point in time - could be used for what type of epidemiological study?

• A) Ecological study
• B) Cross-sectional study
• C) Cohort study
• D) Randomized trial

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Definitions:

Pork-barrel Legislation

Government spending for localized projects secured solely or primarily to bring money to a representative's district.

Government Spending Programs

Public expenditure initiatives funded by the government aimed at achieving specific social, economic, or infrastructural goals.

General Taxpayers

Refers to individuals and entities that are subject to tax by government policies, encompassing a wide range of income levels and types.

Bundling Projects

The practice of combining several products or projects into a single package deal, often used to sell products or services that may be less desirable individually.