A statement of the purpose for a study reads as follows: "To identify cross-sectional associations between personal agency to avert skin cancer and use of tanning booths among white females under the age of 30 years." What element is lacking?
A) A phrase regarding the hypothesis of the study
B) A phrase regarding the study design
C) Identification of the study population

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The statement lacks a phrase regarding the hypothesis of the study, as it only describes the purpose and does not specify any expected outcomes or predictions.

A Statement of the Purpose for a Study Reads as Follows