Stats studies

Question 1

Case Control Study

Answer 1

• Compares patients with the disease to those without the disease retrospectively to see if a relationship exsists

Question 2

Cohort Study

Answer 2

Compares outcomes of a group of patients exposed and not exposed to a treatment

The researcher follows both groups prospectively

Question 3

Cross-Sectional Survey

Answer 3

Estimates the relationship b/w variables and outcome (prevalence) at one point in time in a defined population

Question 4

RCT

Answer 4

Experimental treatment to a control Placebo

Question 5

Cost minimization

Answer 5

Measures dollars

Outcome demontrated or assumed to be equivalent in comparative groups

Question 6

Cost benefit analysis?

Answer 6

DOllars

Outcome in dollars

Question 7

Cost effectiveness

Answer 7

Dollars

Natural units: life years blood pressure

Question 8

Cost Utility Analysis?

Answer 8

Dollar s

Quality adjusted life years