When Are Case-Control Designs Appropriate to Use

question 7

Multiple Choice

When are case-control designs appropriate to use?

• A) when there is better funding for this format than others
• B) when there is reliable evidence of past exposure
• C) if participants prefer it
• D) when research collection time is limited

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