Which Type of Study Is Best for Identifying Cause and Effect

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which type of study is best for identifying cause and effect?

• A)An experimental study
• B)A correlation study
• C)A case study
• D)A cross-sectional study

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Definitions:

Amniotic Fluid

The protective liquid contained within the amniotic sac of a pregnant female, which surrounds and cushions the fetus.

Nourishment

The food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

Yolk Sac

An extra-embryonic membrane that provides nutrition to the developing embryo in eggs and early stages of mammalian development.

Homeotic Genes

Genes that control the overall body plan by controlling the fate of groups of cells during development.