Asked by
Sarah Brisiel
on Dec 06, 2024Verified
Natural experiments in epidemiology are most similar to what kind of psychology study?
A) Experimental
B) Ex post facto
C) Correlational
D) Observational
Ex Post Facto
A Latin term meaning "from after the fact," often used in legal contexts to describe laws that apply retroactively.
Observational
Pertains to a research method in which the investigator observes subjects without manipulating the study environment or the subjects themselves.
Experimental
Involving a trial or test to discover something unknown, often conducted under controlled conditions.
- Differentiate between experimental, correlational, and observational study designs in epidemiology and psychology.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between experimental, correlational, and observational study designs in epidemiology and psychology.