Scientists in a Central American country are studying factors that may be associated with delayed physical growth among a group of low-income children.The children live in a region of the nation that has high levels of lead in drinking water.This study is an example of a(an)________ study.
A)epidemiological
B)uncontrollable
C)introspective
D)conventional

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This study is investigating the relationship between exposure to lead in drinking water and delayed physical growth among a group of children. Epidemiological studies are focused on understanding the distribution and determinants of health and disease within populations, making it the best fit for this study. Uncontrollable, introspective, and conventional are not applicable in this context.

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