Which Research Design Allows Researchers to Infer Cause-And-Effect Associations Between

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which research design allows researchers to infer cause-and-effect associations between variables?

• A) structured
• B) correlational
• C) experimental
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

Inherent Risk Factors

Aspects or conditions that exist within an individual or environment by nature, which may predispose them to certain diseases or accidents without external intervention.

CVD

Cardiovascular disease, encompassing a range of conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease and stroke.

Characteristics

Distinctive traits, qualities, or attributes that define or identify a person, object, or phenomenon.

Myocardial Infarction

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