What is an exploratory study?
a. A search for cause and effect or interactive relationships between concepts.
b. A comparison of earlier exposure to a risk factor between cases and controls.
c. An examination of the relationships or differences between the concepts and other factors.
d. A comparison of two or more variables over a long period of time.
D
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