What is a case-control design?
a) A study in which the investigator forms groups of individuals who vary on the characteristic of interest and studies current or past features of that group
b) A study in which the investigator forms groups of individuals and manipulates an independent variable between those groups to measure its effects
c) A study in which the investigator examines one group of individuals in depth, over time
d) A study in which the investigator examines the role of group membership in the type of treatment individuals chose to engage in
Correct Answer: a
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