Determine What Type of Observational Study Is Described

question 12

Multiple Choice

Determine what type of observational study is described. Explain.
-Can money buy happiness? A researcher wanted to determine whether there was any association betweeneconomic status and happiness. She selected a sample of 1000 adults and interviewed them. Each person wasasked about their financial situation and their level of happiness was evaluated. The researcher analyzed theresults to determine whether there was an association between economic status and happiness.

• A) cross-sectional; Information is collected at a specific point in time.
• B) cohort; Individuals are observed over a long period of time.
• C) retrospective; Individuals are asked to look back in time.

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Definitions:

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with everyday activities.

Adjustment

The process of adapting or becoming used to a new situation or environment, often used in psychology to describe coping mechanisms.

Stress

A psychological and physical response to demands that exceed a person's coping resources.

Well-Adjusted

Describes individuals who are mentally and emotionally stable, able to cope effectively with the demands of daily life.