How Could a Longitudinal Observational Study Ensure 'Time Order

question 24

Multiple Choice

How could a longitudinal observational study ensure 'time order'?

• A) value the outcome before the predictor variable
• B) measure the predictor and outcome at the same time
• C) sort the data by ascending time for the outcome
• D) measure the predictor before the outcome

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