Which Diagnostic Procedure Is a Maternal Blood Test That Can

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which diagnostic procedure is a maternal blood test that can detect the potential for a birth defect or genetic abnormality?

• A)triple marker screen
• B)laboratory pregnancy test
• C)amniocentesis
• D)chorionic villus sampling

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Definitions:

Quasi-experimental Methods

Research designs that attempt to establish causal relationships without the full control or randomization present in true experiments.

Introspection

is the examination of one's own conscious thoughts and feelings, often used in psychology to explore the inner self.

Proof

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Scientific Method

The scientific method is a systematic, empirical approach to investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge, based on observable, measurable evidence.