Which of the following best describes a retrospective design?
A. measuring whether a change in one variable corresponds with changes in another variable
B. solving practical problems in society by using empirical methods
C. looking backward in time in an attempt to reconstruct the conditions that led to a current situation
D. looking forward to see how a group of people change, or how a relationship between two variables changes over time
Answer: C
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a. they are under too much stress to stop smoking. b. smoking fights feelings of depression. c. everybody around them smokes. d. stopping smoking is unhealthier for the fetus than continuing smoking.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A. immunity to viruses B. immediate health C. vision and hearing D. weight and length