A Study That Uses Information on Current Health Status,personal Characteristics,and

question 17

Multiple Choice

A study that uses information on current health status,personal characteristics,and potential risk factors or exposures all at once is called:

• A) cross-sectional.
• B) ecological.
• C) case-control.
• D) cohort.

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Definitions:

Histograms

A graphical representation that organizes a group of data points into user-specified ranges, showing the distribution of data.

Bins

Categories or intervals used in data analysis to group data points that are close in value, especially in histograms.

Length of Stay

refers to the duration of time an individual spends in a single place or institution, such as a hospital or hotel.

Hospitalization

The process or fact of being admitted to a hospital for treatment, care, or observation.