The Type of Statistical Study That Can Show Cause and Effect

question 81

Multiple Choice

The type of statistical study that can show cause and effect is:

• A) an experimental study.
• B) an observational study.
• C) a prospective study.
• D) a retrospective study.

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Definitions:

Depo-Provera (DMPA)

A birth control shot that contains the hormone progestin, administered every three months to prevent pregnancy.

Injection

The act or process of administering a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle and syringe.

Condoms

Barrier devices used during sexual intercourse to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections and prevent pregnancy.

STIs

STIs, or Sexually Transmitted Infections, are infections that are primarily spread through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex.