An Investigator Wanted to Determine the Effect of Egg Consumption

question 47

Multiple Choice

An investigator wanted to determine the effect of egg consumption on cholesterol levels. She asked subjects to consume 3 eggs per day for three weeks and tested their cholesterol levels before and after the 3 weeks. This type of study is an _____ study and should also include a _____ group.

• A) epidemiologic, control
• B) epidemiologic, blinded
• C) intervention, random
• D) intervention, control

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Definitions:

Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where identical or substantially similar goods or services are sold at different prices by the same provider in different markets or to different customers.

Monopolists

Firms or individuals who are the sole providers of a particular good or service, possessing significant control over market price.

Constitutional Rights

Rights afforded to individuals by the constitution of a country, which are intended to protect freedoms from governmental interference or restriction.

Buyers

Individuals or entities that purchase goods or services in a market.