Scientists Would Like to Conduct a Study to Identify Lifestyle

question 34

Multiple Choice

Scientists would like to conduct a study to identify lifestyle factors that are associated with delayed physical growth among a group of low-income American children.Which of the following research designs would be the best for the researchers to use when designing their study?

• A)Human in vivo experimental
• B)Epidemiological
• C)Double-blind
• D)Interventional

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Definitions:

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A phenomenon where a belief or expectation, whether accurate or not, influences behaviors in a way that causes the belief to become a reality.

Adult Supervision

The guidance and oversight provided by adults to children or adolescents, ensuring their safety and facilitating appropriate behavior.

Mass Media

Forms of communication, such as television, newspapers, and the Internet, that reach large audiences and play a significant role in shaping public opinion.

Peer Group Influence

The impact that a group of individuals of similar age, background, or social status can have on an individual's behavior, attitudes, and values.