Niederkrotenthaler and Sonneck 2007) measure the rate of suicide before and after the implementation of strict media guidelines. The study represents the _____ design.
A) longitudinal
B) interrupted time series
C) control series
D) ABAB design

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The study represents the interrupted time series design, as it measures the rate of suicide before and after the implementation of the intervention (strict media guidelines). This design allows for the identification of trends and changes in the outcome variable over time, while also accounting for any pre-existing patterns or external factors that may have influenced the outcome.

Niederkrotenthaler and Sonneck 2007) Measure the Rate of Suicide Before