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Which of the following comes under observational study?
Which of the following comes under observational study?
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Cross-sectional studies are often used to gather data at a specific point in time and do not involve any intervention or manipulation by the researcher.
Updated On: Apr 29, 2025
- Cross Sectional Study
- Randomised Controlled trial
- Cross Over Design Study
- Black Box Design Study
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An observational study is one where the researcher observes the subjects without manipulating the study environment or variables. A cross
-sectional study is an observational study that collects data at a single point in time. The other options listed are examples of experimental studies where the researcher manipulates the variables. Therefore, the correct answer is Cross Sectional Study.
-sectional study is an observational study that collects data at a single point in time. The other options listed are examples of experimental studies where the researcher manipulates the variables. Therefore, the correct answer is Cross Sectional Study.
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