Cross-sectional study Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
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What is a cross sectional study
A
It provides a cross-section or a snapshot of disease prevalence across a population group e.g. in a hospital, how many people have DVTs
2
Q
Advantages of a cross sectional study
A
No follow up
Can identify prevalence of a disease
Can help generate hypotheses
3
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Disadvantages of a cross sectional study
A
Doesn’t tell us causation
