What Is a Cohort Design

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is a cohort design?

• A) A strategy in which the investigator studies an intact group or groups over time
• B) A strategy in which the investigator manipulates an independent variable across groups and then looks at its effects over time
• C) A strategy in which the investigator studies one individual over time
• D) A strategy in which the investigator manipulates which subjects are randomly assigned

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Definitions:

Sex-Selective Abortion

The practice of terminating a pregnancy based upon the predicted sex of the unborn child, often favoring males over females.

Female Infanticide

The deliberate killing of newborn female children, a practice occurring in some cultures driven by gender preference.

Neglect

The failure to provide necessary care, attention, or support to someone or something, leading to potential harm or deterioration.

Gender Difference

The variations in characteristics, roles, or behaviors that society attributes to men or women, often influenced by societal, cultural, and biological factors.