Practical Considerations in the Design of Cohort Studies Do Not

question 6

Multiple Choice

Practical considerations in the design of cohort studies do not usually include:

• A) availability of exposure data.
• B) size and cost of the cohort.
• C) follow-up issues.
• D) scientific justification.
• E) age of the investigator.

Recognize strategies to manipulate the negotiation environment, including preventing committed positions and managing the costs of delay.

Understand the fundamental characteristics and purposes of different epidemiological study designs.

Differentiate between observational and experimental study designs.

Identify the appropriate study design based on the research question and methodology.

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