Scientists in a Central American Country Are Studying Factors That

question 48

Multiple Choice

Scientists in a Central American country are studying factors that may be associated with delayed physical growth among a group of low-income children.The children live in a region of the nation that has high levels of lead in drinking water.This study is an example of a(an) ________ study.

• A)epidemiological
• B)uncontrollable
• C)introspective
• D)conventional

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