A Group of Researchers Wants to Determine Whether Certain Dietary

question 62

Multiple Choice

A group of researchers wants to determine whether certain dietary factors are associated with the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.The scientists follow a group of 500 healthy newborn babies for 10 years and collect health information as well as dietary practices for each child.At the end of the study period,the scientists analyze the data for correlations between the children's dietary practices and their likelihood of being diagnosed with ADHD.This is an example of a ________ study.

• A)retrospective
• B)factorial
• C)prospective
• D)hypothetical

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