A researcher uses a series of interviews and questionnaires to examine rates of alcoholism among Blacks, Whites, Hispanics, and American Indians. He finds that some ethnic groups, such as American Indians, have much higher rates of alcoholism than others. His study is typical of a(n) __________ study.
A. psychometric
B. naturalistic observation
C. quasi-experimental
D. epidemiological
Answer: D
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