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GEORGIANA PIERONI
on Dec 06, 2024
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Dr. Marcy is conducting an observational study that compares a group of people who have a specific disease to a control group of people who do not have that disease. What type of study is this?
A) Prospective
B) Case-control
C) Retrospective
D) Both B and C
Observational Study
A research method involving the collection of data without interference with the subjects’ natural environment.
Case-control
A type of observational study that compares individuals with a specific condition (cases) to those without the condition (controls) to identify potential risk factors.
Retrospective
Looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.
- Acquire knowledge on the variances between prospective, retrospective, and cross-sectional investigation methods.
- Contrast the methodologies of experimental, correlational, and observational studies in the context of epidemiology and psychology.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the variances between prospective, retrospective, and cross-sectional investigation methods.
- Contrast the methodologies of experimental, correlational, and observational studies in the context of epidemiology and psychology.