The Entire Population of a Given Community Is Examined, and All

question 26

Multiple Choice

The entire population of a given community is examined, and all who are judged to be free from bowel cancer are questioned extensively about their diets. These people then are followed for several years to see whether their eating habits will predict their risk of developing bowel cancer. Which of the following study designs most appropriately characterizes this situation?

• A) Cross-sectional study
• B) Case-control study
• C) Prospective cohort study
• D) Historical prospective cohort study
• E) Clinical trial

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Definitions:

Continuing Operations

The parts of a business that are expected to continue operating in the future, as opposed to operations that have been discontinued or sold.

Selected Unrealized Gains

Gains on investments that have increased in value but have not yet been sold or realized.

Stockholders' Equity

The ownership stake of shareholders in a corporation, symbolized by the value of the company's assets once all debts are subtracted.

Income Statement

A financial statement that reports a company's financial performance over a specific accounting period, detailing revenue, expenses, and net income.