A Group of Scientists Suspects That Certain Dietary Practices Are

question 3

Multiple Choice

A group of scientists suspects that certain dietary practices are partially responsible for different rates of hypertension among adults of different ethnic/racial groups.To test their hypothesis,the researchers examine data concerning the different population groups' hypertension rates and their past dietary practices.This research is a(n) _____ study.

• A)retrospective
• B)case-control
• C)prospective
• D)hypothetical

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