Which of the Following Would Be the First Step in Conducting

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the first step in conducting a cross-sectional study?

• A) Define a source population
• B) Develop a strategy for recruiting a representative sample
• C) Decide on methods to be used for data collection
• D) Describe the exposure and/or disease status in a population

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