Match the term with the correct descriptor.
-Variable that could be the cause of the disease (alcohol use)

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The variable that could be the cause of the disease (alcohol use) is the independent variable.

Answer: D) Risk factors 
 Risk factors are characteristics or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing a disease, which can include alcohol use.

Answer: F) Confounding variables 
 Confounding variables are factors other than the independent variable that may affect the dependent variable, making it difficult to determine whether the independent variable is truly causing the effects observed. In this case, there may be confounding variables (such as age, gender, or other health behaviors) that could also be contributing to the development of the disease.

Answer: J) Historical-prospective study 
 A historical-prospective study (also known as a retrospective cohort study) looks back in time to identify possible risk factors for a disease that have already occurred, and then follows the study population forward in time to see who develops the disease. This type of study design could be used to investigate the relationship between alcohol use and the development of a disease.

Answer: K) Recall bias 
 Recall bias is a type of measurement bias that can occur when participants in a study are asked to recall information about past behaviors, such as alcohol use. People may not accurately remember or report their past behaviors, which can bias the results of the study.

Answer: G) Case 
 A case is a person who has been diagnosed with the disease under study.

Answer: H) Control 
 In a study, a control group is a group of individuals who are similar to the study group in every way except that they are not exposed to the independent variable (in this case, alcohol use). This allows the researchers to compare the effects of the independent variable on the study group to the effects of not having the independent variable on the control group.

Answer: I) Research question 
 The research question is the central question or hypothesis driving the study, which in this case might be whether alcohol use is a significant risk factor for the development of a particular disease.

Answer: L) Interviewer bias 
 Interviewer bias can occur when the person conducting the interview (such as a researcher or health care professional) unintentionally biases the results by influencing the participant's responses or perceptions. This could potentially happen if the interviewer has preconceived beliefs or expectations about the relationship between alcohol use and the disease being investigated.

Answer: C) Institutional review board 
 An institutional review board (IRB) is a committee responsible for ensuring that research studies involving human participants are conducted in a safe, ethical, and legal manner. They review study protocols and informed consent forms to protect the rights and welfare of study participants. While an IRB is an important component of any research study involving human subjects, it is not directly related to the terms in this question.

Match the Term with the Correct Descriptor