A Study Is Being Conducted Comparing a Group of Normal-Weight

question 4

Multiple Choice

A study is being conducted comparing a group of normal-weight postmenopausal women not receiving any hormone treatment with a group of obese postmenopausal women not receiving any hormone treatment to determine the incidence of changes in bone density of the lower spine (L4 and below) .Which type of study would this be?

• A) Qualitative
• B) Case-controlled
• C) Descriptive
• D) Quality improvement

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