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.

Apply safety guidelines for equipment use in the office.

Highlight the importance of backup solutions for electronic records to prevent data loss.

Describe the organization methods of medical records.

Implement measures to ensure the security and privacy of records.

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Definitions:

Assumptions

Beliefs or statements taken for granted without proof, often used as a basis for reasoning or argument.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often resulting in prejudice against other cultures.

Cultural Pluralism

The coexistence of diverse cultures, where cultural differences are accepted and appreciated by the majority society.

Stereotyping

The act of assigning a fixed, oversimplified image or idea to a person or group, often based on limited information.