Which of the Following Is True of Epidemiological Studies

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of epidemiological studies?

• A) They provide valuable information about the causes of disorders
• B) They share many of the same limitations as correlational studies
• C) They are not limited by the third-variable problem
• D) They yield little information about who might be at higher risk for developing a disorder

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Definitions:

Descriptive Statistics

Statistical procedures used to summarize, organize, and simplify data, including measures of central tendency and measures of variability.

Averages

Statistical measures that summarize a set of numbers or data points, typically calculated as the mean, median, or mode.

Research Method

A systematic plan for conducting scientific inquiry to gather and analyze data.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation.