Which of the Following Best Describes a Retrospective Design

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a retrospective design?

• A)Looking backward in time in an attempt to reconstruct the conditions that led to a current situation
• B)Looking forward to see how a group of people change, or how a relationship between two variables changes over time
• C)Measuring whether a change in one variable corresponds with changes in another variable
• D)Solving practical problems in the society by the using empirical methods

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Definitions:

Transitional Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue characterized by its ability to stretch and change shape, found lining organs such as the bladder.

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue that consists of a single layer of cube-shaped cells, involved in functions like absorption and secretion.

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

A type of tissue composed of multiple layers of cells, with the top layers being flat and protective, found in areas such as the skin and lining of the mouth.

Columnar Epithelial Cells

A type of epithelial cell that is taller than it is wide, often found lining organs such as the intestines or bronchi.