3 Questions
Which of the following areas can be included in health research?
Improving the health of the population, preventing various diseases, and exploring societal interventions for disease prevention
What is appropriate for sample and sample size?
Both 'a' and 'b'
Which of the following statements are correct regarding defining inclusion and exclusion criteria in a study protocol?
They should be very specific
Study Notes
Health Research Areas
- Epidemiological studies to identify risk factors for diseases
- Clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy of new treatments
- Health services research to assess quality of care
- Health policy research to inform policy decisions
Sample and Sample Size
- Representative sample: ensures generalizability of findings to the target population
- Sample size calculation: depends on desired level of precision, significance, and power of the study
- Sample size should be large enough to detect statistically significant differences
Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
- Inclusion criteria: define characteristics of participants eligible for the study
- Exclusion criteria: define characteristics that make participants ineligible for the study
- Clearly defined criteria ensure consistency and minimize bias in participant selection
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