Causes of CVDs Flashcards
1
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longitudinal studies
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scientific studies which follow the same group of individuals for many years
2
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metadata analysis (meta-analysis)
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when data from all the available studies in a particular area are analysed
3
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Valid
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an investigation which is well designed to answer the question being asked
4
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precision
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measurements with only slight variation between them
5
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reliable
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evidence which can be repeated by several different scientists
6
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biased
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when someone is unfairly for or against an idea (e.g. when a scientist is paid by someone with a vested interest in a specific result- they may receive benefit from the outcome)
7
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evaluate
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to assess or judge the quality of a study and the significance of the results
