The Type of Epidemiologic Study That Is Used to Describe

question 22

Multiple Choice

The type of epidemiologic study that is used to describe a group of persons enrolled in a study who share some characteristic of interest and who are followed over a period of time to observe some health outcome is a(n) :

• A) case-control study.
• B) cross-sectional study.
• C) cohort study.
• D) experimental study.

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Definitions:

Events

Occurrences, especially significant ones, which can be scheduled or recorded in calendars or logs.

Default Workday

The standard or typical day’s schedule as defined by an organization, often assumed to be Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

Work Week View

A calendar display mode that focuses specifically on the standard business days, typically Monday through Friday.

Appointment Area

Part of a calendar or scheduling application where dates and times for meetings and other commitments are marked.