The Term Gestation Refers to the

question 40

Multiple Choice

The term gestation refers to the

• A) period from conception to parturition
• B) embryonic period
• C) fetal period
• D) period two weeks before birth to two weeks after birth

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Definitions:

Clinical Trial

A research design that tests the effects of medical treatment. Many clinical trials are randomized controlled trials that allow researchers to determine whether a new treatment is or is not effective.

Ex Post Facto Study

A research design that examines the effects of an independent variable on a dependent variable, where the study is conducted after the events have occurred.

Independent Variable

In research, a variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Longitudinal Studies

Research design that involves repeated observations of the same variables over short or long periods of time.