There are multiple epidemiologic study designs.  Study designs can be categorized as an experimental or observational design.  What is the primary difference between the two? (Choose the one best answer)      1. In an experimental design, the outcome/disease is assigned 2. In an observational design, the outcome/disease is assigned 3. In an experimental design, the exposure/treatment is assigned 4. In an observational design, the exposure/treatment is assigned 5. They are both epidemiologic study designs without a distinct difference

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There are multiple epidemiologic study designs.  Study designs can be categorized as an experimental or observational design.  What is the primary difference between the two? (Choose the one best answer) 
 
 
1. In an experimental design, the outcome/disease is assigned
2. In an observational design, the outcome/disease is assigned
3. In an experimental design, the exposure/treatment is assigned
4. In an observational design, the exposure/treatment is assigned
5. They are both epidemiologic study designs without a distinct difference
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