A Researcher Collects Data on Subjects at Baseline,1 Month,3,6,9,and 12

question 36

Multiple Choice

A researcher collects data on subjects at baseline,1 month,3,6,9,and 12 months following institution of a weight-reduction treatment.Which descriptions are appropriate for this study's design? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Experimental or quasi-experimental design
• B) Time series design
• C) A priori design
• D) Cross-sectional design
• E) Descriptive design

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Definitions:

Psychoactive Drugs

Substances that alter brain function, resulting in temporary changes in perception, mood, consciousness, and behavior.

Sleep

A naturally recurring state of mind and body characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, reduced muscle activity, and inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.

Appetite

The natural desire to satisfy bodily needs for food, influenced by psychological, physiological, and environmental factors.

Self-Confidence

One's belief in their own abilities or judgment, enabling them to face new challenges or undertake tasks.