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What is the primary purpose of a cohort study?
To define the incidence and investigate potential causes of a condition
What is the main difference between a prospective and retrospective cohort study?
The timing of data collection and follow-up
What is the purpose of a case-control study?
To compare the prevalence of risk factors between cases and controls
What is the primary purpose of Good Clinical Practices (GCP's)?
To establish standards for the design, conduct, and reporting of research
What type of study design involves an intervention?
Experimental design
What is the main strength of a cross-sectional study?
Ability to describe the distribution patterns of variables
What is the main purpose of Phase I studies in experimental research?
To test the safety of a treatment in a small number of healthy volunteers
What is the primary focus of Phase IV studies in experimental research?
To assess the performance of a treatment after it has been approved by the FDA
What is the primary purpose of a literature review in research?
To identify gaps in current knowledge and formulate a research question
What is the main purpose of a study question or hypothesis in research?
To formulate a well-built clinical research question or hypothesis
What are the five components of a well-built clinical research question or hypothesis?
Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Setting
What is the main purpose of the IRB in research?
To approve the study and ensure it meets ethical standards
Learn about the fundamentals of clinical research, including human subject research, good clinical practices, and the rules and regulations for conducting research. Understand the importance of systematic investigation and hypothesis testing in clinical research.
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