Describing the number of cases of intellectual disability in the children of older mothers in 2015 would be a legitimate goal for a(n) _____ study.

A) case
B) experimental
C) epidemiological
D) longitudinal

Intellectual Disability

A developmental disability characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers a range of everyday social and practical skills.

Older Mothers

Refers to women who become mothers at a later age, typically in their late 30s or older, which can involve different medical and psychological considerations compared to younger mothers.

Epidemiological Study

Research aimed at examining the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations.