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An ecological field study examines disease rates in their natural environment. Where is this conducted?
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Correct answer: C. Natural environment
Field ecological studies are conducted in the natural environment — studying communities in real-world settings without laboratory manipulation.
- A. ❌ Hospitals are for clinical studies.
- B. ❌ Controlled laboratories are for experimental studies.
- C. ✅ CORRECT – Field ecological studies occur in the natural community environment.
- D. ❌ RCTs are controlled interventional studies.
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