A Researcher Is Studying Differences in the Prevalence of Heart

question 5

Multiple Choice

A researcher is studying differences in the prevalence of heart disease in two minority groups. This is an example of ________ research.

• A)longitudinal
• B)epidemiological
• C)quasi-experimental
• D)demographic

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Definitions:

Income

The financial gain received by an individual or entity, typically through work, investments, or business operations.

Consumer Price Index

A measure of the average change in prices over time that consumers pay for a basket of goods and services.

Salary Equivalent

The equivalent annual salary amount for non-standard work arrangements when comparing to a full-time salary rate.

Price Index

A measure showing how prices change over time for a fixed basket of products, used to monitor inflation or deflation.