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What is the importance of defining exposure in a cohort study?
What is the importance of defining exposure in a cohort study?
Why is it important to consider obtaining complete and accurate exposure information when selecting the exposed group?
Why is it important to consider obtaining complete and accurate exposure information when selecting the exposed group?
In conducting a cohort study, what should be considered when selecting controls?
In conducting a cohort study, what should be considered when selecting controls?
What is a major principle in selecting the comparison group for a cohort study?
What is a major principle in selecting the comparison group for a cohort study?
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Why is it important for the information obtained from the non-exposed group in a cohort study to be comparable with that of the exposed group?
Why is it important for the information obtained from the non-exposed group in a cohort study to be comparable with that of the exposed group?
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What is a key aspect of follow-up in cohort studies?
What is a key aspect of follow-up in cohort studies?
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Why is it stated that there is no single optimal control group that can be used for any circumstance in case-control studies?
Why is it stated that there is no single optimal control group that can be used for any circumstance in case-control studies?
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Why is it important for the procedures used to obtain information in a case-control study to be similar for cases and controls?
Why is it important for the procedures used to obtain information in a case-control study to be similar for cases and controls?
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What is the purpose of having blind interviewers or record reviewers in a case-control study?
What is the purpose of having blind interviewers or record reviewers in a case-control study?
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In a cohort study, what is the primary defining characteristic of a 'cohort'?
In a cohort study, what is the primary defining characteristic of a 'cohort'?
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Why should data collectors be unaware of the specific hypotheses being tested in a case-control study?
Why should data collectors be unaware of the specific hypotheses being tested in a case-control study?
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