Question

A group of scientists suspects that certain dietary practices are partially responsible for different rates of hypertension among adults of different ethnic/racial groups. To test their hypothesis, the researchers examine data concerning the different population groups' hypertension rates and their past dietary practices. This research is a(n) _______ study.a. case-control
b. hypothetical
c. prospective
d. retrospective

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is D. retrospective

Explanation:

Retrospective studies help define prognostic factors to be used so that the therapeutic strategy may vary depending on the predicted risks. Those studies are extremely helpful to assess the feasibility of prospective studies and to help in their design.