A nurse researcher wants to determine whether historical exposure to a specific water source is associated with later development of inflammatory bowel disease.Which type of study design will be most appropriate?
A) Ex post facto design
B) Experimental design
C) Qualitative design
D) Therapeutic design

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Correct A: Ex post facto design is used when the researcher wants to determine whether one thing is related to or causes another thing.
Incorrect B: Experimental design tests efficacy of an intervention.
Incorrect C: Qualitative design would not be able to assess relationships or causation.
Incorrect D: Therapeutic design is not a designated design; therapy category is testing efficacy.

A Nurse Researcher Wants to Determine Whether Historical Exposure to a Specific