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What is another name for a cohort study?
What is another name for a cohort study?
In a cohort study, the groups of persons to be studied are defined based on:
In a cohort study, the groups of persons to be studied are defined based on:
When is a cohort study efficient for examination?
When is a cohort study efficient for examination?
What is the defining characteristic of a longitudinal study?
What is the defining characteristic of a longitudinal study?
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What makes a cohort study suitable for examination when exposure is rare but the incidence of disease is higher among the exposed?
What makes a cohort study suitable for examination when exposure is rare but the incidence of disease is higher among the exposed?
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What is the primary purpose of an experimental study design?
What is the primary purpose of an experimental study design?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a prospective cohort study?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a prospective cohort study?
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What distinguishes an intervention study from a cohort study?
What distinguishes an intervention study from a cohort study?
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What type of data collection is typically used in a cohort study?
What type of data collection is typically used in a cohort study?
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In experimental studies, what role does the researcher play?
In experimental studies, what role does the researcher play?
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Study Notes
Cohort Study
- Another name for a cohort study is a longitudinal study or prospective study.
Defining Cohort Study
- In a cohort study, the groups of persons to be studied are defined based on their exposure to a particular factor or risk.
- A cohort study is efficient for examination when the exposure is rare but the incidence of disease is higher among the exposed.
Characteristics of Longitudinal Study
- The defining characteristic of a longitudinal study is that it involves observing the same group of people over a period of time.
Suitability of Cohort Study
- A cohort study is suitable for examination when exposure is rare but the incidence of disease is higher among the exposed.
Experimental Study Design
- The primary purpose of an experimental study design is to establish cause-and-effect relationships between variables.
Prospective Cohort Study
- A characteristic of a prospective cohort study is that it follows a group of people over time who do not have the outcome of interest at the start of the study.
Intervention Study vs Cohort Study
- What distinguishes an intervention study from a cohort study is the active manipulation of the study factor by the researcher in an intervention study.
Data Collection in Cohort Study
- The type of data collection typically used in a cohort study is prospective, where data is collected as the events occur.
Role of Researcher in Experimental Studies
- In experimental studies, the researcher plays an active role by manipulating the study factor and controlling other factors that may influence the outcome.
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Explore the concept and characteristics of cohort studies in epidemiology through this quiz. Learn about the observational nature, follow-up process, and various names associated with cohort studies.
