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A group of scientists suspects that certain dietary practices are partially responsible for different rates of hypertension among adults of different ethnic/racial groups. To test their hypothesis, the researchers examine data concerning the different population groups' hypertension rates and their past dietary practices. This research is a(n) ________ study.

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Retrospective study

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DescriptionA retrospective cohort study, also called a historic cohort study, is a longitudinal cohort study used in medical and psychological research.

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