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Design and Interpretation of Observational Studies: Cohort, Case–Control, and Cross-Sectional Designs

  • Lesser M
Springer New York, (2012), 55-77
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-3360-6_4
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The use of a proper study design is essential to the investigation of risk factors for disease or other outcomes. Observational studies are useful in studying risk factors for disease or clinical outcomes. Cohort and case–control study designs are the most...

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Lesser, M. L. (2012). Design and Interpretation of Observational Studies: Cohort, Case–Control, and Cross-Sectional Designs. In Principles of Research Methodology (pp. 55–77). Springer New York. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3360-6_4

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