Study Designs in Health Research

Study Designs in Health Research

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Biology, Science, Health

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial discusses various study designs used in health research, focusing on observational and experimental categories. It explains different types of studies, including case studies, descriptive studies, ecological studies, cross-sectional studies, case-control studies, cohort studies, and randomized control trials. Each study design is analyzed for its strengths, weaknesses, and applicability, particularly in the context of smoking and lung cancer research. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding these designs to effectively analyze and interpret research data.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main categories of study designs discussed in health research?

Longitudinal and Cross-sectional

Observational and Experimental

Qualitative and Quantitative

Descriptive and Analytical

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of study is often used to explore rare or new diseases?

Randomized Control Study

Case Study or Case Series

Cross-Sectional Study

Ecological Study

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key limitation of ecological studies?

They are expensive to conduct

They cannot estimate prevalence

They ignore individual differences

They require a long follow-up period

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major drawback of cross-sectional studies?

They are expensive

They are not suitable for large populations

They lack a time component

They are time-consuming

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a case-control study, how are participants selected?

Based on the outcome or disease status

Randomly from the population

Based on their exposure status

From a specific geographic area

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant advantage of cohort studies?

They provide high-quality data over time

They are quick to conduct

They are suitable for rare diseases

They are inexpensive

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might a case-control study be preferred over a cohort study for rare diseases?

It is more ethical

It requires fewer participants

It provides better quality data

It is easier to randomize participants

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