Dr. Foster plans to collect data on the prevalence of learning disabilities in all children in New York City during the current school year. She will also collect data on many characteristics of the children, their families, and their environments in order to determine which variables are associated with the occurrence of learning disabilities. This kind of research is referred to as

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Epidemiological research involves studying the prevalence and distribution of health-related states or events in specific populations, as well as the factors that influence these patterns. Dr. Foster's study on learning disabilities in children in New York City fits this description.

Dr Foster Plans to Collect Data on the Prevalence of Learning