Evidence based medicine Flashcards
1
Q
what is the best study design to determine the prevalence of a disease
A
cross-sectional study
2
Q
what is a cross-sectional study
A
observational study where the investigator measures the outcome and the exposure at the same time
3
Q
what is a cohort study
A
longitudinal study
follows research participants over a period of time that share a common characteristic
4
Q
which is the best study design to research the aetiology of a disease
A
cohort study
5
Q
what is triangulation
A
use of multiple methods or data sources in qualitative research to develop a comprehensive understanding
