Also known as a 'case control,' which kind of study seeks to establish a connection between a past event and a present condition?
A)Cross-sectional study
B)Longitudinal study
C)Retrospective study
D)Prospective study

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A retrospective study is also known as a 'case control' and seeks to establish a connection between a past event and a present condition.
Prospective studies follow individuals living under certain conditions in which an outcome is expected as a result. Longitudinal and cross-sectional studies also feature events happening at the present and on into the future. Retrospective studies consider how past events are affecting people now.

Also Known as a 'Case Control,' Which Kind of Study