What type of study is this?

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The question is asking for the classification of a specific type of study, specifically detailing its aim to determine the predictive value of leucocyte telomere length in relation to coronary heart disease and its association with statin treatment outcomes.

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A scientific study can take many different forms, depending on the research question and available resources. Different types of studies include observational studies (where the researcher does not intervene), experimental studies (where an intervention is made and results are recorded), comparative analyses, surveys, and interviews.

Tips

Common mistakes involve not distinguishing between experimental and observational studies. Experimental studies involve interventions, while observational studies do not.

Sources

• In brief: What types of studies are there? - InformedHealth.org - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
• Study designs - Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine - cebm.ox.ac.uk
• The one chart you need to understand any health study - Vox - vox.com