doc649
Joined: 28 Jun 2008 Posts: 3 posting in usmle forum about Behavioral Science
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Posted : Sat Jun 28, 2008 Post subject: Q1 |
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Hi friends,
I've just registered in the forum. Here I bring a nice and easy q for u:
Q:A group of researchers wants to investigate an outbreak of acute diarrhea that occurred in a small coastal town. About 50 people had a severe hemorrhagic diarrhea, and one fatal case was reported. The researchers believe that the outbreak is related to the seafood prepared at one of the coastal restaurants. Which of the following study designs is most appropriate to investigate the hypothesis?
A) Cohort study
B) Cross-sectional study
C) Case-control study
D) Correlational study
E) Clinical trial |
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