Which of the Following Makes It Difficult to Isolate the Effects

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following makes it difficult to isolate the effects of poor nutrition?

• A) Mothers who are undernourished are not good respondents in survey studies.
• B) Multiple risk factors tend to coexist with undernourishment.
• C) The high death rate from undernourishment makes it difficult to assemble a sample.
• D) While these studies are easy to control, they are not a funding priority.

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Definitions:

Internal

Pertaining to or situated within the inside of something; often relates to internal processes or features.

External

Relating to, existing on, or connected with the outside or an outer part.

Prejudiced People

Individuals who hold preconceived opinions or judgments about others without sufficient knowledge, often based on stereotypes.

Confirmation Bias

The habit of selecting, interpreting, favoring, and retaining information that reinforces one's already established beliefs or theories.