If a Research Study Concludes That the Less Coffee You

question 65

Multiple Choice

If a research study concludes that the less coffee you drink, the less anxiety you experience, the researchers MOST likely used:

• A) the experimental method.
• B) case studies.
• C) a focus group.
• D) the correlational method.

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Definitions:

Lumbar Puncture

A medical procedure where a needle is inserted into the spinal canal to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic testing.

Bacterial Meningitis

An infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, often resulting in fever, headache, and a stiff neck, caused by bacteria.

Conscious Sedation

A medically controlled state that lowers patient awareness and discomfort during procedures, allowing them to remain responsive.

Diagnostic Procedures

Medical tests performed to identify the cause of an illness or medical condition.