Scientists Study 200 Adults Who Have Type 2 Diabetes and 200

question 19

Multiple Choice

Scientists study 200 adults who have type 2 diabetes and 200 adults who have similar characteristics but do not have the disease.For 18 months,the researchers collect lifestyle information on all the study participants.According to the study's findings,the adults with type 2 diabetes were 25% less physically active than their counterparts who did not have type 2 diabetes.This is an example of a(n) _____ study.

• A)prospective
• B)anecdotal
• C)case-control
• D)inverse relationship

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