A retrospective study in which people affected by a disease are compared to people not affected would be
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an experimental design. |
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an ex post facto study. |
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a case-control study. |
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a prospective study. |
The answer is option c. a case control study
Retrospective study is a research design in which the researcher studies the current phenomenon by seeking information from the past.So here in the case control method comparison is made where the case is nothing but the individuals who suffer with illness whereas control is made for people who are at risk.Hence the comparison can be done from past-present or between two existing group with a period of time.
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