The Local Health Department of a Small Town Has Hired

question 248

Multiple Choice

The local health department of a small town has hired a research firm to study the development of cancer in residents in the town due to a suspected cancer-causing agent and environmental pollution. The researcher will compare data on participants at age 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, etc. to see if there are increasing rates of cancer in the town. This type of research study is called a __________

• A) cross-sequential design.
• B) longitudinal design.
• C) behavior genetics design.
• D) cross-sectional design.

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Definitions:

Brainstorming

A method of generating creative ideas by encouraging free thought and discussion within a group.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for individuals to perform tasks better when they are in the presence of others.

Delphi Technique

A structured communication technique or method, which relies on a panel of experts to forecast or make decisions through rounds of anonymous questionnaires.