The high school nurse reviewed past records of female students in the

QUESTION

The high school nurse reviewed past records of female students in the school to determine the rate of teenage pregnancy. What is this an example of?

1. A retrospective study
2. A controlled study
3. A prospective study
4. An experimental study

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 1

A retrospective study starts with an event and then reviews past records to determine the possible causes or past rates of occurrence. A controlled study is not covered in the text. A prospective study starts with an event and then moves forward in time to look at outcomes such as follow-up studies. An experimental study is often conducted to determine the effectiveness of a particular therapeutic modality.