5 Questions
In a study on the relationship between sugary diet and dental decay, which variable is considered the dependent variable?
Dental decay
What is the term for a measurable attribute that varies across study units, such as age, sex, and annual income?
Variable
In a study assessing the effect of fluoride treatment on dental decay, what is the independent variable?
Fluoride treatment
What type of study usually assesses the relationship between two variables?
Observational study
Does the causative variable in a research study occur naturally or is it implemented by the researcher?
It occurs naturally
Test your knowledge of evidence-based dentistry study designs, important definitions, and variables with this quiz. Explore the relationship of different study variables and the concept of exposure/intervention.
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