In Which Situation Would the Use of a Descriptive Study

question 35

Multiple Choice

In which situation would the use of a descriptive study be warranted?

• A) To determine the efficacy of a drug to reduce blood glucose levels
• B) To assess attitudes toward a new drug among women of child-bearing age
• C) To evaluate the relationship between physical activity and risk for a cardiovascular event
• D) To determine whether exposure to a specific toxin causes cancer

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