Question

Differentiate the differences between descriptive, experimental, case-control, cross-sectional, ecological, and cohort-studies in relationship to epidemiological studies. How would you choose the correct study? Please use at least 300 words to support your answer.

Answer 1

Descriptive Epidemiology:- This study is used to understand population's health stařs. The descripti- ve epidemiology study explains the distribution of disease as well as the determinants of disease in population. Experimental Epidemiology :- The major aim of this type of study is to provide scientific proof of etiological factors which may permit modification or control of disease case-control epidemiology study - Case control study involves the identification of those factors which contributes the medical condition by comparing. subjects of affected people with non affected people. Cross-sectional - It involves the study design which focus on the observational study. The researcher measures the outcome and the exposures in the study. Cohort - Studies :- It involves the study generally to identify the cause of disease and to establish links between risk factors and health outcomes. * The correct study is based on the type of research and the Occurance of the disease. Usually cohort- studies is generally performed to know about the epidemiological conditions. 1.