Data Collection

Question 1

The exposure must precede outcome. If it occurs after outcome, it will be a consequence of this. What is this called?

Answer 1

Descendant

Question 2

Descriptive vs analytical study?

Answer 2

Descriptive study → Classifies, describes, compares and measures data

Analytical study → Focuses on cause and effect

Question 3

What are the 3 key steps to data collection?

Answer 3

1. Which variable do you need to measure?
   
   1. Which variables are potentially relevant?
   2. Which variables are necessary to include in your study’s sampling strategy and analyses
2. Where will you source your variables?
3. Choose between different sources of the same variables