A Researcher Wanted to Engage in the Best Possible Research

question 32

Multiple Choice

A researcher wanted to engage in the best possible research design to obtain reliable information about the possible cause(s) of a disease. Which of the following designs would the researcher choose?

• A) Cross-sectional study
• B) Descriptive study
• C) Prospective study
• D) Retrospective study

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Definitions:

General Deviance Syndrome

A hypothetical construct suggesting that various forms of deviant behavior are interconnected and stem from common risk factors.

Life of Crime

A pattern of behavior characterized by continual involvement in illegal activities.

Negative Effects

Unfavorable or harmful outcomes resulting from an event, action, or condition, impacting individuals or wider communities.

Social Psychological

Pertaining to how individual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the social environment and presence of others.