If the Results of Your Study Are the Opposite of Most

question 13

Multiple Choice

If the results of your study are the opposite of most previous studies published, which aspect of causal inference should you be concerned about?

• A) Temporal sequence
• B) Strength of association
• C) Dose-response
• D) Consistency

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