A Study to Determine the Impact of a New Policy

question 14

Multiple Choice

A study to determine the impact of a new policy or law in which the evaluator examines data points before and after passage, without a comparison group, is which type of design?

• A)pre-experimental design
• B)quasi-experimental design
• C)experimental design
• D)single subject design
• E)multiple time series

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Definitions:

Subjective Data

Information collected from a patient about their feelings, perceptions, and symptoms that cannot be objectively measured.

Ongoing Assessment

A continuous evaluation process to monitor and evaluate the progress, condition, or effectiveness of a situation or health status.

Nutritional Supplements

Products intended to provide nutrients that may not be consumed in sufficient quantities in a person's diet, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Herbal Supplements

Concentrated forms of nutrients or other compounds from plants used to supplement the diet.