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What is the primary characteristic of a cohort?
What is the primary characteristic of a cohort?
- A group having a common characteristic (correct)
- A group with a specific risk factor
- A group having a similar outcome
- A group with a specific disease
In a cohort study, what is the purpose of dividing the cohort into two groups?
In a cohort study, what is the purpose of dividing the cohort into two groups?
- To exclude cases of the disease under investigation
- To compare the outcomes of the disease under investigation
- To identify the risk factor for the disease
- To compare the incidence of disease among exposed and non-exposed groups (correct)
What is the requirement for a cohort in a cohort study?
What is the requirement for a cohort in a cohort study?
- The cohort should be large and diverse
- The cohort should have a specific disease
- The cohort should be stable, cooperative, and accessible to the investigator (correct)
- The cohort should have a similar outcome
What is the conclusion that can be drawn if the incidence of disease is higher in the exposed group?
What is the conclusion that can be drawn if the incidence of disease is higher in the exposed group?
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What is the first step in a cohort study?
What is the first step in a cohort study?
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What is the primary reason for excluding cases of disease under investigation in a cohort study?
What is the primary reason for excluding cases of disease under investigation in a cohort study?
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Which of the following is a necessary condition for a cohort study?
Which of the following is a necessary condition for a cohort study?
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What is the primary advantage of a cohort study over other observational study designs?
What is the primary advantage of a cohort study over other observational study designs?
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What is the primary role of the control group in a cohort study?
What is the primary role of the control group in a cohort study?
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What is the significance of a higher incidence of disease in the exposed group compared to the non-exposed group?
What is the significance of a higher incidence of disease in the exposed group compared to the non-exposed group?
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