Scientists study 200 adults who have type 2 diabetes and 200 adults who have similar characteristics but do not have the disease.For 18 months,the researchers collect lifestyle information on all the study participants.According to the study's findings,the adults with type 2 diabetes were 25% less physically active than their counterparts who did not have type 2 diabetes.This is an example of a(n)_____ study.
A)anecdotal
B)inverse relationship
C)case-control
D)prospective

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This is an example of a case-control study because it compares individuals with a condition (type 2 diabetes) to those without the condition but otherwise similar, to identify factors that might contribute to the condition, such as levels of physical activity.

Scientists Study 200 Adults Who Have Type 2 Diabetes and 200