A Study Collects Data for a Set of Individuals, on a Common

question 2

Multiple Choice

A study collects data for a set of individuals, on a common set of variables, over multiple periods of time. Which term best describes this type of study?

• A) prospective
• B) longitudinal
• C) fixed-panel
• D) cross-sectional

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Definitions:

Legs

Limbs or appendages of an animal used for support and movement, typically found in pairs.

Ascaris Lumbricoides

A type of roundworm, or helminth, that can cause the disease ascariasis when it infects a human host's intestines.

Roundworms

Roundworms are a type of nematode, a cylindrical worm found in various environments, some of which can infect humans and animals causing diseases.

Intestinal Parasite

Organisms that live and feed inside the human digestive tract, often causing illness or nutrient deficiencies.