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What is the main purpose of descriptive research in clinical health?
What is the main purpose of descriptive research in clinical health?
- To evaluate the efficacy of therapies
- To identify and count disease cases in a population (correct)
- To compare different treatment outcomes
- To establish cause-effect relationships
Which type of study is associated with evaluating hypotheses about disease causes?
Which type of study is associated with evaluating hypotheses about disease causes?
- Ecological study
- Cohort study (correct)
- Cross-sectional study
- Case report
Which component of a study defines the population of interest that the study sample aims to represent?
Which component of a study defines the population of interest that the study sample aims to represent?
- Exposure criteria
- Source population (correct)
- Outcome definition
- Study population
What type of health research study primarily focuses on systematically determining associations?
What type of health research study primarily focuses on systematically determining associations?
Which of the following is NOT a type of descriptive study?
Which of the following is NOT a type of descriptive study?
What is a key goal in conducting a health research study regarding validity and precision?
What is a key goal in conducting a health research study regarding validity and precision?
In determining the outcome of a health study, which of the following best describes a case definition?
In determining the outcome of a health study, which of the following best describes a case definition?
What is considered a determinant of interest in health research that affects outcomes?
What is considered a determinant of interest in health research that affects outcomes?
What is the purpose of identifying confounders in a study?
What is the purpose of identifying confounders in a study?
Which type of analysis aims to control for confounding variables?
Which type of analysis aims to control for confounding variables?
What distinguishes a case report from a case series?
What distinguishes a case report from a case series?
What is a significant limitation of cross-sectional studies?
What is a significant limitation of cross-sectional studies?
Which of the following best defines ecological fallacy?
Which of the following best defines ecological fallacy?
Which type of study actively manipulates groups to assess the effects of an agent?
Which type of study actively manipulates groups to assess the effects of an agent?
What does prevalence rate ratio measure in cross-sectional studies?
What does prevalence rate ratio measure in cross-sectional studies?
Which feature characterizes repeated cross-sectional studies?
Which feature characterizes repeated cross-sectional studies?
What is the main focus of a case report in clinical research?
What is the main focus of a case report in clinical research?
What type of information does multivariate analysis provide in study data?
What type of information does multivariate analysis provide in study data?
What is typically reported in peer-reviewed journals after a study?
What is typically reported in peer-reviewed journals after a study?
Which of the following statements is NOT true about observational studies?
Which of the following statements is NOT true about observational studies?
In which scenario would the use of stratified analysis be most appropriate?
In which scenario would the use of stratified analysis be most appropriate?
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Descriptive health research
Descriptive health research
Observational research that identifies and counts cases of disease in a population based on person, place, and time.
Analytic health research
Analytic health research
Compares groups to determine if there is an association between an exposure and an outcome.
Source population
Source population
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Study population
Study population
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Exposure
Exposure
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Case definition
Case definition
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Outcome
Outcome
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Generalizability
Generalizability
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Confounder
Confounder
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Experimental Study
Experimental Study
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Observational Study
Observational Study
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Cross-Sectional Study
Cross-Sectional Study
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Prevalence
Prevalence
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Point Prevalence
Point Prevalence
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Period Prevalence
Period Prevalence
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Prevalence Rate Ratio (PRR)
Prevalence Rate Ratio (PRR)
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Ecological Fallacy
Ecological Fallacy
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Ecological Fallacy
Ecological Fallacy
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Repeated Cross-Sectional Study
Repeated Cross-Sectional Study
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Case Report
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Case Series
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Symptom
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Study Notes
Epidemiological Study Design
- Two types of population/clinical health research exist:
- Descriptive: Identifies and counts disease cases by person, place, and time; simple studies. Includes case reports and series, cross-sectional, and ecological studies
- Analytic: Compares groups to systematically determine associations. Includes case-control, cohort, and experimental studies (clinical trials and community trials).
Goals and Design Decisions
- Monitor public health
- Evaluate intervention programs
- Generate hypotheses about disease causes
- Evaluate hypotheses about disease causes
- Evaluate the success of intervention programs
- Conduct health research to determine the relationship between exposure and disease/outcome. Considerations include how to define and measure exposure (in which people), the disease/outcome, study validity, random error, bias, confounding, and efficient use of resources and time.
Components of a Study
- Population:
- Source population: The entire population of interest.
- Study population: A subset of the source population who are enrolled to represent it. Generalizability, whether the association found applies to the larger source population, is critical.
Case Reports and Series
- A detailed report of one case or several related cases
- No theory or research questions are established.
- Useful for generating ideas for further research.
Cross-Sectional Studies (Prevalence)
- Observe a group of people at one point in time.
- Measures prevalence—the proportion of the population with a health issue at a specific time.
- Cannot establish causality.
Correlational (Ecological) Studies
- Analyze groups (countries or states, for instance), not individuals.
- Aggregate data (e.g., rates) for the population.
- Can suggest relationships between variables, but issues include the ecological fallacy—the incorrect assumption that trends observed in the population are representative of individual experiences.
- Results should be interpreted carefully.
Additional Considerations Across Study Types
- Exposure: The characteristic or event being studied for possible links to an outcome.
- Outcome: The health issue, disease, or effect being investigated.
- Potential confounders: Factors that can distort the true relationship between exposure and outcome.
- Analysis: Analyzing data to determine if an association exists between exposure and outcome.
- Communication of findings: Reporting findings in peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and other venues.
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This quiz provides an overview of epidemiological study design, covering both descriptive and analytic research types. It discusses the goals and important design decisions vital for conducting health research, including monitoring public health and evaluating interventions. Test your knowledge on the components and considerations necessary for effective study design.
