You Are Interested in Studying a Condition, Called Coltard's Syndrome

question 38

Multiple Choice

You are interested in studying a condition, called Coltard's syndrome, where people think that they are actually dead. Because this condition is very rare, you can only find one person to study. The technique you are most likely to use is:

• A) a case study
• B) a longitudinal study
• C) a cross-sectional study
• D) an experiment

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Definitions:

Predict

To declare or indicate in advance; especially, to foretell based on observation, experience, or scientific reason.

Variable

A characteristic, number, or quantity that can be measured or quantified and can vary among individuals or over time.

Least Squares Line

A straight line that minimizes the sum of the squared differences between the observed values and the values predicted by the line.

Sales

The transactions involving the exchange of goods or services for money or value, typically measured over a particular period of time.