1
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Descriptive or analytic?
A
Descriptive
2
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Observational or interventional?
A
Observational
3
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What it is used to measure:
A
Can be used to describe the distribution of a stable exposure or outcome at a specific point of time.
4
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Strengths:
A
Can asses multiple exposures and outcomes at same time
Quick and inexpensive
Generate hypothesis
Describe and compare prevalence
Useful for planning
5
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Limitations:
A
No temporal sequencing
Not good for rare outcomes and exposures
Not good for assessing transient or variable exposures
Measures prevalence not incidence
6
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Measure of Occurrence:
A
Prevalence
7
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Measure of Association:
A
Can’t calculate
POPH192 2024
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