The Closer a Study Design Is to the Top of the Pyramidal

question 13

Multiple Choice

The closer a study design is to the top of the pyramidal hierarchy,the lower level of evidence.Meta-analysis has the highest level of evidence.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) Both statements are false.
• C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
• D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

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Definitions:

Abortion

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A legal penalty in which a person is put to death by the state as a punishment for a crime.

Statutes

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Lawrence v. Texas

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