Observational Studies That Follow a Particular Group of Individuals Over

question 36

Multiple Choice

Observational studies that follow a particular group of individuals over a certain time period are ________ studies.

• A) case-control
• B) meta-analysis
• C) beta-analysis
• D) cohort

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Definitions:

Gyre

Gyre describes a large system of circulating ocean currents, often driven by global wind patterns, significantly impacting climate and ecosystem biodiversity.

Atlantic

Relating to the Atlantic Ocean, the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions.

Bacterial Decomposition

The process by which bacteria break down organic material, such as dead organisms or waste, into simpler substances.

Organic Nitrogen

Nitrogen that is incorporated into organic compounds, a vital element for life processes within organisms.